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Pelion

Pe li on |ˈpēlēən ˈpiliən | a wooded mountain in Greece, near the coast of southeastern Thessaly, that rises to 5,079 feet (1,548 m ). In Greek mythology it was believed to be the home of the centaurs, and the giants were said to have piled Mounts Olympus and Ossa on its summit in their attempt to reach heaven and destroy the gods. PHRASES pile (or heap ) Pelion on Ossa add a difficulty or task to something that is already difficult or onerous.

 

Oxford Dictionary

Pelion

Pelion |ˈpiːlɪən | a wooded mountain in Greece, near the coast of SE Thessaly, rising to 1,548 m (5,079 ft ). It was held in Greek mythology to be the home of the centaurs, and the giants were said to have piled Mounts Olympus and Ossa on its summit in their attempt to reach heaven and destroy the gods. PHRASES pile (or heap ) Pelion on Ossa add an extra difficulty to something which is already onerous.

 

Duden Dictionary

Pelion

Pe li on Substantiv, maskulin , der |P e lion |Gebirge in Thessalien

 

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