The Greek gods live on Mount Olympus, located in Thessaly. The mountain is 3000 meters high, with snow at its peak. The entrance to the gods’ home is a great cloud gate, guarded by the Horae (the Seasons).
Inside lie the gods’ palaces, where they hold daily feasts with ambrosia and nectar. During the meals, they listen to Apollo’s lyre and the choir of the nine Muses. The Muses are the daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne (Memory), and their song makes both gods and humans forget all worries. There are no storm winds to disturb the peace of Olympus, nor does it rain or snow.
Zeus and his two brothers Poseidon and Hades, and their sisters Hestia, Demeter, and Hera (married to Zeus). Additionally, the war god Ares, the goddess of wisdom Athena, the goddess of love Aphrodite, the huntress Artemis, and the archer Apollo. Also included are Hermes, the messenger of the gods, and Hephaestus, the god of blacksmithing.
In fact, four gods compete for two of the seats on Olympus: Hestia, Dionysus, Demeter, and Hades. Hestia gave up her position as an Olympian god to join Dionysus and live among humans (she was given the role of guarding the sacred fire on Olympus). Persephone spends six months a year in the underworld with her husband Hades; during this time, winter prevails on Earth. The other six months, she stays on Olympus with her mother, Demeter (the grain goddess). Although Hades is undoubtedly one of the most important gods, he spends so much time in the underworld that he is sometimes excluded as a resident of Olympus.
Hera is the daughter of Rhea and Cronus and is married to her brother, the supreme Olympian god Zeus.
Her name means "ruler," and Hera is an ancient fertility goddess and the goddess of home and marriage.
Before their marriage, Zeus tried for a long time to seduce Hera, but she resisted until he came to her in the form of a small bird. When he suddenly transformed into his impressive true form, she was so startled that Zeus was able to violate her, and to conceal her shame, he proposed marriage.
Symbol: The trident. Ruler of earthquakes.
Son of Rhea and Cronus and brother of Zeus. Poseidon is married to Amphitrite. He is the father of Polyphemus.
Goddess of grain and Earth’s fertility and thus the protector of agriculture.
Daughter of Rhea and Cronus, and sister of Zeus.
With Zeus, she has a daughter, Persephone.
Demeter means "mother," and her name is interpreted as "Mother of the Earth." However, this motherhood refers not to the Earth itself but to her daughter.
Demeter’s bond with her daughter was so strong that they were often referred to as "the goddess pair." Demeter was accepted into the Olympian pantheon as an earthly goddess, whereas her daughter was separated from her and became an underworld deity (having been abducted by Hades).
Demeter searched for days for her beloved daughter until the Sun God Helios told her where she was. Upon hearing the truth, she was deeply disappointed by Zeus’s involvement.
She decided not to return to Olympus for a while. She sat sorrowfully by a well, where two royal daughters invited her into their home. There, she helped care for their infant brother, and one of the daughters managed to make her smile again. It is said that Demeter gave the boy the ability to make grain grow. She was so fond of the child that she attempted to make him immortal, but when his mother discovered this, she was frightened. Demeter then commanded the inhabitants of Eleusis to build a temple in her honor.
Still not reconciled with the Olympian gods and without her daughter, Demeter caused crops to stop growing.
This led to widespread famine, forcing Zeus to intervene. When sending gods to persuade her failed, he sent Hermes to Hades to retrieve Persephone. Mother and daughter were finally reunited, and the crops began to grow again.
However, Persephone could never fully leave the underworld, as she had eaten pomegranate seeds there, binding her to Hades. She was allowed to spend six months a year on Olympus, while the remaining six months were spent in the underworld. While the other gods resided permanently on Olympus, Persephone’s dual existence symbolized the changing seasons.
Gl. Ryvej 2, Rodelund
DK-8653 Them
Gl. Ryvej 2, Rodelund
DK-8653 Them
At Labyrinthia, you can choose to buy food in the café and eat it indoors or outside on the south-facing terrace.
You can also bring your own food and eat it outside.
We also have two large gas grills, so you can grill your own food if you wish.
NB: There is a free “doggy bar” (fresh water) for our thirsty four-legged guests.
In the café, we offer a delicious selection of food and drinks. Enjoy freshly made sandwiches, hot dogs, fish and chips, barista coffee, slush ice, ice cream, and much more.
Create the ideal setting for your next school event, activity, or gathering with our cozy tent – perfect for outdoor teaching, teacher days, field trips, and more.
The tent accommodates up to 64 people, and you can rent the entire tent for 500 DKK or just half of it (max. 32 people) for 250 DKK, if the tent is shared with another event.
Contact us to learn more about how our tent can be used for your school or institution! Most things can be arranged.
Call us at 86 84 99 44 or send an email to labyrinthia@labyrinthia.dk
In the Puzzle Center, you will find logic games, puzzles, and educational games in various difficulty levels. The old stable building has been converted into a cozy showroom or "Puzzle Center," as we also call it.
With over 50 different tasks and games, there is something for the whole family – from beginners to experienced players. Set aside plenty of time, as it can be hard to tear yourself away from the many exciting challenges once you're started!
