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'''Olympus Maximus''' is the second-last world of ''[[Rayman Legends]]'' and the second world in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''. It is a world inspired by mythology and paganism, mainly those of Ancient Greece. It features four different environments: Mount Olympus, the Underworld, temples and labyrinthine stone structures. The main enemies are the [[minotaur]]s, who appear in all of these environments.

==~~''[[Rayman Legends]]''~~==

==Description==

The heroes begin their journey at the foothills of Mount Olympus, which has been invaded by [[minotaur]]s. They progress by climbing the mountain, and coming some time later to a stormy area, where the hand of Zeus tries several times to electrocute them. However, with the help of [[Murfy]], they can use a shield to avoid the bolts of lightning. They then enter into the abyss, where the [[Dark Creature]]s reside, and are chased by hordes of them. These creatures hunt them into the labyrinths, where they must avoid traps and solve [[The Amazing Maze|some puzzles]].

After that, the heroes continue on their way in the abyss, where they find the local [[Dark Teensie]], who is mistreating a [[Teensie]] princess. The heroes must [[The Great Lava Pursuit|chase these Teensies]], with the help of [[Murfy]], who again moves shields for them. After succeeding in liberating the [[Teensie]] princess, they enter into another section of the Underworld and are once again pursued by [[Dark Creature]]s. This time the pursuit leads them into a temple, and after getting out of it they find themselves in [[Hell Breaks Loose|another labyrinth]].

In this labyrinth, the heroes again meet the [[Dark Teensie]], who is oiling the wings of his flying contraption. When he sees them, he calls some [[Dragon (Olympus Maximus)|dragons]] from the depths of the labyrinths, who come and chase the heroes, and escapes from the place. The heroes must avoid the dragons by running on the floors, the walls and the ceilings of the labyrinth, before using a [[Champibumper]] to return to the Underworld, where [[Murfy]] helps them use jets of lava to kill their pursuers.

This world culminates in [[A Cloud of Darkness!|a long battle]] against [[Hades' Hand|a floating horde]] of [[Dark Creature]]s. This begins in the abyss, but the creatures and the heroes use air currents to get back up onto Mount Olympus, where the battle ends definitively. Once the cloud is defeated, the heroes can walk about peacefully on the mountain, where a large amount of [[Lum (Rayman Origins)|Lums]] is poured on top of them as a reward for saving the world. Then they find the [[Dark Teensie]], who has also somehow escaped from the abyss. He tries to flee but gets stuck between two pillars. The heroes can then send him to the [[moon]].

The musical level [[Dragon Slayer]] features a parody of the song [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfD8Dnh2xho Antisocial] by Trust, and has sections which take place in the abyss and in the labyrinths, with [[Champibumper]]s linking them. At the end of the level, the heroes can see that the temples of the abyss are collapsing after the defeat of the nightmares.

===Mount Olympus===

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One of the other important places of this world is Hades, the Greek Underworld. Contrarily to the well-ordered labyrinths, this is a chaotic abyss. However, there are some similarities between these environments (such as the necessity to use the power to run on walls) and the heroes pass from one to the other quite frequently in the game. Even though this section is a metaphor for the Greek Underworld, one sees many details drawn from Christian ideas of "Hell", where the most serious sinners are punished. The pits of lava, out of which come jets and huge flames, seem reminiscent of the "lake of fire" mentioned in the Bible. Also, from time to time, [[devilbob]]s are seen, invoking notions of devils or demons. Apart from that, the environment mainly consists of jagged stone cliffs, sometimes with cascades of lava or burning fissures on them. The rock from which the cliffs are made seems to be a purple colour, but it is probably grey like the rock in the labyrinths, tinted by the red light from the fire and lava. There are doors carved into the cliffs to link the different sections of the levels. These doors are in the form of a triangle. This surely references Greek alchemy, because a triangle of this type is the symbol of the element of fire, which is found in many places in this environment. As on Mount Olympus, some statues of members of [[Globox's species]] appear, as well as some of [[Teensie]]s. These statues seem to portray soldiers, and are mostly found just outside secret doors.

As in the labyrinths, there are sometimes spikes on the walls, and drums to bounce the heroes. [[The Great Lava Pursuit]] contains shields like those on Mount Olympus, which again serve to block fireballs, as well as jets of lava. Apart from [[devilbob]]s, the main enemies are [[minotaur]]s and hordes of [[~~Dark Creature~~]]s, of which the heroes can sometimes be rid using fireworks [[mushroom]]s. Otherwise these creatures must be avoided at all costs.

As in the labyrinths, there are sometimes spikes on the walls, and drums to bounce the heroes. [[The Great Lava Pursuit]] contains shields like those on Mount Olympus, which again serve to block fireballs, as well as jets of lava. Apart from [[devilbob]]s, the main enemies are [[minotaur]]s and hordes of [[dark creature]]s, of which the heroes can sometimes be rid using fireworks [[mushroom]]s. Otherwise these creatures must be avoided at all costs.

All the levels of this world consist of sections featuring this environment, apart from [[Shields Up... and Down]] and [[~~The~~ Amazing Maze]]. Some [[~~Dark Creature~~]]s invade the labyrinths of the second section of the level [[The Dark Creatures Rise]], and the second section of [[~~The~~ Amazing Maze]] contains huge flames which chase the heroes.

All the levels of this world consist of sections featuring this environment, apart from [[Shields Up... and Down]] and [[the Amazing Maze]]. Some [[dark creature]]s invade the labyrinths of the second section of the level [[The Dark Creatures Rise]], and the second section of [[the Amazing Maze]] contains huge flames which chase the heroes.

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In contrast to the dilapidated temples of Mount Olympus, these temples are vast and well maintained, by the small [[minotaur]]s. The marble floors are polished and ornate pillars of different sizes are to be seen. Most of these places are dark, but there seem to be a few windows, because the end of the level [[Swarmed and Dangerous]] is well lit. Apart from the pillars, statues of heroes of [[Globox's species]] are seen once again. This environment again references the temples built in Ancient Greece, for example the Parthenon.

The temples appear only at the end of the following levels: [[Swarmed and Dangerous]] and [[Dragon Slayer]]. These places are also invaded by groups of [[~~Dark Creature~~]]s. A [[Champibumper]] appears at the end of [[Dragon Slayer]], which propels the heroes onto a pillar in the middle of a pit of lava. This pillar is surrounded by other temples, which collapse into the abyss. These temples have symbols of skulls in triangles on them.

The temples appear only at the end of the following levels: [[Swarmed and Dangerous]] and [[Dragon Slayer]]. These places are also invaded by groups of [[dark creature]]s. A [[Champibumper]] appears at the end of [[Dragon Slayer]], which propels the heroes onto a pillar in the middle of a pit of lava. This pillar is surrounded by other temples, which collapse into the abyss. These temples have symbols of skulls in triangles on them.

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==''[[Rayman Legends]]''==

The heroes begin their journey at the foothills of Mount Olympus, which has been invaded by [[minotaur]]s. They progress by climbing the mountain, and coming some time later to a stormy area, where the hand of Zeus tries several times to electrocute them. However, with the help of [[Murfy]], they can use a shield to avoid the bolts of lightning. They then enter into the abyss, where the [[dark creature]]s reside, and are chased by hordes of them. These creatures hunt them into the labyrinths, where they must avoid traps and solve [[The Amazing Maze|some puzzles]].

After that, the heroes continue on their way in the abyss, where they find the local [[Dark Teensie]], who is mistreating a [[Teensie]] princess. The heroes must [[The Great Lava Pursuit|chase these Teensies]], with the help of [[Murfy]], who again moves shields for them. After succeeding in liberating the [[Teensie]] princess, they enter into another section of the Underworld and are once again pursued by [[dark creature]]s. This time the pursuit leads them into a temple, and after getting out of it they find themselves in [[Hell Breaks Loose|another labyrinth]].

In this labyrinth, the heroes again meet the [[Dark Teensie]], who is oiling the wings of his flying contraption. When he sees them, he calls some [[Dragon (Olympus Maximus)|dragons]] from the depths of the labyrinths, who come and chase the heroes, and escapes from the place. The heroes must avoid the dragons by running on the floors, the walls and the ceilings of the labyrinth, before using a [[Champibumper]] to return to the Underworld, where [[Murfy]] helps them use jets of lava to kill their pursuers.

This world culminates in [[A Cloud of Darkness!|a long battle]] against [[Hades' Hand|a floating horde]] of [[dark creature]]s. This begins in the abyss, but the creatures and the heroes use air currents to get back up onto Mount Olympus, where the battle ends definitively. Once the cloud is defeated, the heroes can walk about peacefully on the mountain, where a large amount of [[Lum (Rayman Origins)|Lums]] is poured on top of them as a reward for saving the world. Then they find the [[Dark Teensie]], who has also somehow escaped from the abyss. He tries to flee but gets stuck between two pillars. The heroes can then send him to the [[moon]].

The musical level [[Dragon Slayer]] features a parody of the song [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfD8Dnh2xho Antisocial] by Trust, and has sections which take place in the abyss and in the labyrinths, with [[Champibumper]]s linking them. At the end of the level, the heroes can see that the temples of the abyss are collapsing after the defeat of the nightmares.

== ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'' ==

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 '''Olympus Maximus''' is the second-last world of ''[[Rayman Legends]]'' and the second world in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''. It is a world inspired by mythology and paganism, mainly those of Ancient Greece. It features four different environments: Mount Olympus, the Underworld, temples and labyrinthine stone structures. The main enemies are the [[minotaur]]s, who appear in all of these environments.
-==''[[Rayman Legends]]''==
+==Description==
-The heroes begin their journey at the foothills of Mount Olympus, which has been invaded by [[minotaur]]s. They progress by climbing the mountain, and coming some time later to a stormy area, where the hand of Zeus tries several times to electrocute them. However, with the help of [[Murfy]], they can use a shield to avoid the bolts of lightning. They then enter into the abyss, where the [[Dark Creature]]s reside, and are chased by hordes of them. These creatures hunt them into the labyrinths, where they must avoid traps and solve [[The Amazing Maze|some puzzles]].
-After that, the heroes continue on their way in the abyss, where they find the local [[Dark Teensie]], who is mistreating a [[Teensie]] princess. The heroes must [[The Great Lava Pursuit|chase these Teensies]], with the help of [[Murfy]], who again moves shields for them. After succeeding in liberating the [[Teensie]] princess, they enter into another section of the Underworld and are once again pursued by [[Dark Creature]]s. This time the pursuit leads them into a temple, and after getting out of it they find themselves in [[Hell Breaks Loose|another labyrinth]].
-In this labyrinth, the heroes again meet the [[Dark Teensie]], who is oiling the wings of his flying contraption. When he sees them, he calls some [[Dragon (Olympus Maximus)|dragons]] from the depths of the labyrinths, who come and chase the heroes, and escapes from the place. The heroes must avoid the dragons by running on the floors, the walls and the ceilings of the labyrinth, before using a [[Champibumper]] to return to the Underworld, where [[Murfy]] helps them use jets of lava to kill their pursuers.
-This world culminates in [[A Cloud of Darkness!|a long battle]] against [[Hades' Hand|a floating horde]] of [[Dark Creature]]s. This begins in the abyss, but the creatures and the heroes use air currents to get back up onto Mount Olympus, where the battle ends definitively. Once the cloud is defeated, the heroes can walk about peacefully on the mountain, where a large amount of [[Lum (Rayman Origins)|Lums]] is poured on top of them as a reward for saving the world. Then they find the [[Dark Teensie]], who has also somehow escaped from the abyss. He tries to flee but gets stuck between two pillars. The heroes can then send him to the [[moon]].
-The musical level [[Dragon Slayer]] features a parody of the song [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfD8Dnh2xho Antisocial] by Trust, and has sections which take place in the abyss and in the labyrinths, with [[Champibumper]]s linking them. At the end of the level, the heroes can see that the temples of the abyss are collapsing after the defeat of the nightmares.
 ===Mount Olympus===
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 | [[Image:Olympus ShieldsUp Secret1.jpg|thumb|left|320px|The first secret zone of the first level, [[Shields Up... and Down]], takes place in this environment.]]
-| [[Image:The Dark Creatures Rise.jpg|thumb|left|320px|A labyrinth invaded by [[Dark Creature]]s.]]
+| [[Image:The Dark Creatures Rise.jpg|thumb|left|320px|A labyrinth invaded by [[dark creature]]s.]]
 | [[Image:Labyrinth Swords.jpg|thumb|left|320px|Heat-seeking swords fired by little turrets on the walls.]]
 |-
 | [[Image:MinotaurCleansArea.jpg|thumb|left|320px|A zone of [[The Amazing Maze|the most complicated labyrinth]], where there are drums, spikes and a small [[minotaur]] who is cleaning the place.]]
-| [[Image:Labyrinthique Switch.jpg|thumb|left|320px|This zone of [[The Amazing Maze]] shows a diagram of the labyrinth on the wall.]]
+| [[Image:Labyrinthique Switch.jpg|thumb|left|320px|This zone of [[the Amazing Maze]] shows a diagram of the labyrinth on the wall.]]
 | [[Image:Labyrinth Inverted.jpg|thumb|left|320px|One of the secret zones of [[Swarmed and Dangerous]] takes place in a labyrinth which inverts the screen. [[buzzsaw]]s are also to be seen.]]
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 One of the other important places of this world is Hades, the Greek Underworld. Contrarily to the well-ordered labyrinths, this is a chaotic abyss. However, there are some similarities between these environments (such as the necessity to use the power to run on walls) and the heroes pass from one to the other quite frequently in the game. Even though this section is a metaphor for the Greek Underworld, one sees many details drawn from Christian ideas of "Hell", where the most serious sinners are punished. The pits of lava, out of which come jets and huge flames, seem reminiscent of the "lake of fire" mentioned in the Bible. Also, from time to time, [[devilbob]]s are seen, invoking notions of devils or demons. Apart from that, the environment mainly consists of jagged stone cliffs, sometimes with cascades of lava or burning fissures on them. The rock from which the cliffs are made seems to be a purple colour, but it is probably grey like the rock in the labyrinths, tinted by the red light from the fire and lava. There are doors carved into the cliffs to link the different sections of the levels. These doors are in the form of a triangle. This surely references Greek alchemy, because a triangle of this type is the symbol of the element of fire, which is found in many places in this environment. As on Mount Olympus, some statues of members of [[Globox's species]] appear, as well as some of [[Teensie]]s. These statues seem to portray soldiers, and are mostly found just outside secret doors.
-As in the labyrinths, there are sometimes spikes on the walls, and drums to bounce the heroes. [[The Great Lava Pursuit]] contains shields like those on Mount Olympus, which again serve to block fireballs, as well as jets of lava. Apart from [[devilbob]]s, the main enemies are [[minotaur]]s and hordes of [[Dark Creature]]s, of which the heroes can sometimes be rid using fireworks [[mushroom]]s. Otherwise these creatures must be avoided at all costs.
+As in the labyrinths, there are sometimes spikes on the walls, and drums to bounce the heroes. [[The Great Lava Pursuit]] contains shields like those on Mount Olympus, which again serve to block fireballs, as well as jets of lava. Apart from [[devilbob]]s, the main enemies are [[minotaur]]s and hordes of [[dark creature]]s, of which the heroes can sometimes be rid using fireworks [[mushroom]]s. Otherwise these creatures must be avoided at all costs.
-All the levels of this world consist of sections featuring this environment, apart from [[Shields Up... and Down]] and [[The Amazing Maze]]. Some [[Dark Creature]]s invade the labyrinths of the second section of the level [[The Dark Creatures Rise]], and the second section of [[The Amazing Maze]] contains huge flames which chase the heroes.
+All the levels of this world consist of sections featuring this environment, apart from [[Shields Up... and Down]] and [[the Amazing Maze]]. Some [[dark creature]]s invade the labyrinths of the second section of the level [[The Dark Creatures Rise]], and the second section of [[the Amazing Maze]] contains huge flames which chase the heroes.
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 | [[Image:Hades MinotaursCleanFissure.jpg|thumb|left|320px|As in the labyrinths, small [[minotaur]]s can be seen cleaning quite often.]]
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-| [[Image:MurfyHuntingDarkcreatures.jpg|thumb|left|320px|Hordes of [[Dark Creature]]s inhabit the Underworld.]]
+| [[Image:MurfyHuntingDarkcreatures.jpg|thumb|left|320px|Hordes of [[dark creature]]s inhabit the Underworld.]]
 | [[Image:Hades Drum.jpg|thumb|left|320px|Drums are also seen in the Underworld.]]
 | [[Image:Hades Statues.jpg|thumb|left|320px|The doors of this environment are in the form of a triangle, the alchemical symbol for fire. Statues are often found near them.]]
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-| [[Image:Hades Shield1.jpg|thumb|left|320px|In the level [[The Great Lava Pursuit]], shields must be used to block fireballs, as on Mount Olympus.]]
+| [[Image:Hades Shield1.jpg|thumb|left|320px|In [[the Great Lava Pursuit]], shields must be used to block fireballs, as on Mount Olympus.]]
 | [[Image:Hades Shield2.jpg|thumb|left|320px|The shields also serve to block jets of lava.]]
 | [[Image:Hades flames.jpg|thumb|left|320px|Huge flames often come out of the enormous pits of lava.]]
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 In contrast to the dilapidated temples of Mount Olympus, these temples are vast and well maintained, by the small [[minotaur]]s. The marble floors are polished and ornate pillars of different sizes are to be seen. Most of these places are dark, but there seem to be a few windows, because the end of the level [[Swarmed and Dangerous]] is well lit. Apart from the pillars, statues of heroes of [[Globox's species]] are seen once again. This environment again references the temples built in Ancient Greece, for example the Parthenon.
-The temples appear only at the end of the following levels: [[Swarmed and Dangerous]] and [[Dragon Slayer]]. These places are also invaded by groups of [[Dark Creature]]s. A [[Champibumper]] appears at the end of [[Dragon Slayer]], which propels the heroes onto a pillar in the middle of a pit of lava. This pillar is surrounded by other temples, which collapse into the abyss. These temples have symbols of skulls in triangles on them.
+The temples appear only at the end of the following levels: [[Swarmed and Dangerous]] and [[Dragon Slayer]]. These places are also invaded by groups of [[dark creature]]s. A [[Champibumper]] appears at the end of [[Dragon Slayer]], which propels the heroes onto a pillar in the middle of a pit of lava. This pillar is surrounded by other temples, which collapse into the abyss. These temples have symbols of skulls in triangles on them.
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-| [[Image:Olympus Temple1.jpg|thumb|left|320px|A dark zone of a temple, which is soon invaded by [[Dark Creature]]s.]]
+| [[Image:Olympus Temple1.jpg|thumb|left|320px|A dark zone of a temple, which is soon invaded by [[dark creature]]s.]]
 | [[Image:Olympus Temple2.jpg|thumb|left|320px|The end of the level [[Swarmed and Dangerous]], with marble pillars and a statue of a member of [[Globox's species]].]]
 | [[Image:Dragon Slayer End.jpg|thumb|left|320px|The last scene of this world, where several temples fall back into the chaos of the Underworld.]]
 |}
+==''[[Rayman Legends]]''==
+The heroes begin their journey at the foothills of Mount Olympus, which has been invaded by [[minotaur]]s. They progress by climbing the mountain, and coming some time later to a stormy area, where the hand of Zeus tries several times to electrocute them. However, with the help of [[Murfy]], they can use a shield to avoid the bolts of lightning. They then enter into the abyss, where the [[dark creature]]s reside, and are chased by hordes of them. These creatures hunt them into the labyrinths, where they must avoid traps and solve [[The Amazing Maze|some puzzles]].
+After that, the heroes continue on their way in the abyss, where they find the local [[Dark Teensie]], who is mistreating a [[Teensie]] princess. The heroes must [[The Great Lava Pursuit|chase these Teensies]], with the help of [[Murfy]], who again moves shields for them. After succeeding in liberating the [[Teensie]] princess, they enter into another section of the Underworld and are once again pursued by [[dark creature]]s. This time the pursuit leads them into a temple, and after getting out of it they find themselves in [[Hell Breaks Loose|another labyrinth]].
+In this labyrinth, the heroes again meet the [[Dark Teensie]], who is oiling the wings of his flying contraption. When he sees them, he calls some [[Dragon (Olympus Maximus)|dragons]] from the depths of the labyrinths, who come and chase the heroes, and escapes from the place. The heroes must avoid the dragons by running on the floors, the walls and the ceilings of the labyrinth, before using a [[Champibumper]] to return to the Underworld, where [[Murfy]] helps them use jets of lava to kill their pursuers.
+This world culminates in [[A Cloud of Darkness!|a long battle]] against [[Hades' Hand|a floating horde]] of [[dark creature]]s. This begins in the abyss, but the creatures and the heroes use air currents to get back up onto Mount Olympus, where the battle ends definitively. Once the cloud is defeated, the heroes can walk about peacefully on the mountain, where a large amount of [[Lum (Rayman Origins)|Lums]] is poured on top of them as a reward for saving the world. Then they find the [[Dark Teensie]], who has also somehow escaped from the abyss. He tries to flee but gets stuck between two pillars. The heroes can then send him to the [[moon]].
+The musical level [[Dragon Slayer]] features a parody of the song [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfD8Dnh2xho Antisocial] by Trust, and has sections which take place in the abyss and in the labyrinths, with [[Champibumper]]s linking them. At the end of the level, the heroes can see that the temples of the abyss are collapsing after the defeat of the nightmares.
 == ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'' ==