Pelion
Syllabification: (Pe·li·on)
Pronunciation: /ˈpēlēən/
Definition of Pelion
- 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.