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According to ancient tradition, when the first king of Thessaly, Deukalion, survived from the Flood, it was here that he built the altar of Zeus Olympios. Dion became the official religious centre of the Macedonians in the 5th century BC. Dion was most revered by the ancient Macedonians. King Archelaus instututed the "Olympian Games of Dion",public games held in the honour of Zeus and Muses, the sanctuary became known throughout the Hellenic world. Macedonians celebrated the new years, at the end of September. In the springs the purification of the army and victory feasts were held. In Dion Alexander the Great performed magnificant sacrifices on the eve of his campaign to Asia in 334 BC. Archaeological finds includes Sacred Springs...