Lycaeus
Lycaeus, also known as Lycaeum or Mount Lykaion, is a sacred mountain in Arcadia, in the central Peloponnese of Greece. It is best known as the site of the sanctuary of Zeus Lycaeus and the location of the ancient Lycaean Games, an early religious and athletic festival in the Arcadian tradition.
Geography and site: The mountain lies in the Arcadian highlands near Tegea. Its summit hosts ruins associated
Mythology and cult: The name Lycaeus is connected to the Greek lykaios, meaning wolfish, and to the
Archaeology and legacy: Excavations at Mount Lykaion have uncovered temple foundations, altars, and other ritual remains