The Battle of Olympus FAQ Version 1.5
Started on 12/5/99 by Earthshaker (Earthq3846@aol.com), with co-author
credit to Pelivor (froloth@hotmail.com)
Last updated on 3/21/01
Copyright 1999/2000 by Earthshaker and Pelivor
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Revision history
2. Introduction
3. Travelling Around Greece
4. Items
5. Bare-bones Walkthrough
5. Bosses
6. Repeat Warning!
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========================1. Revision history============================
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3/21/01- Version 2.1- Pelivor's Email has been added, and Earthshaker
has added a bare-bones walkthrough, much like those he has seen other
FAQ writers do in incomplete walkthroughs.
12/14/00- Version 2.0- This has been a long time coming. I have an
emulator now (along with a broken "v" key that never types the said
letter when needed, so be aware if some words look odd.) This FAQ now
has a new co-author, due to the tremendous (and I STRESS tremendous)
help he has given me. Contributions include most of the lost maps, a
boss listing of damage, and an odd little trick for a glitched ending…
check it out! Oh, and Pelivor, I forgot your email address (or more
precisely, I didn't write it down with the other info) so send me a
confirmation notice right away (hopefully with the remaining maps!)
Walkthrough will come later though.. Muhaha! I still need a map of
Phygria, by the way.
1/5/99- Version 1.5- I've survived Y2K! Of course, my computer reads
as the year 1988 due to a foresight from me… at any rate, I've been on
a long winter vacation, and I'm going to start a map section today.
12/14/99- Version 1.05- I have done nothing but add a new web address
that this can be found on. Why just that? Because I haven't had
enough time! I hate Christmas shopping…
12/5/99- Version 1.0- First version of this FAQ. It includes an items
section a boss section, and a world section. Later versions of this
FAQ will contain a walkthrough and a passwords section. Submissions
are welcome!
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===========================2. Introduction=============================
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Well, here it is finally, a Battle of Olympus FAQ that so many people
asked about. I decided to do it not only for that reason but also
because it is my second favorite game on the NES. And why is it my
second favorite game on the NES? Well, it can be summed up in three
words: Zelda meets Greece. The graphics and sound are unrivaled on the
NES, IMO. So, before I start a full review, let me start the FAQ!
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====================3. Travelling Around Greece========================
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Greece is divided into several areas. Here I will list them, a
description of them, the god ruling over them, and other things of
interest.
ARCADIA
This is where you first begin. Arcadia is a small forest where the god
of all gods, Zeus, resides. As you can imagine, Zeus will summon other
gods to him, meaning that you may find something useful every now and
then in his temple, mainly Hermes's sandals. In Arcadia you will find
the Bull and entrances to Attica, Argolis, and Peloponnesus.
Here's a map!
A - B - C - D E - F G
Legend
A- This is your starting area in the entire game.
B- There is an entrance to section F here.
C- There is an entrance to Attica on the far right of this screen.
D- On the far right of this screen, there is an entrance to
Peloponnesus. Through the stone house is an entrance to area G.
E- There is an entrance to Argolis on the far left of this screen.
F- On the far right, a doorway leads to section B.
G- The bull is in the middle of this screen. The entrance to section D
is here on the right side, and Zeus's temple is on the left side.
ATTICA
This is where the brunt of the population of Greece resides. Athena
presides over this area, which is currently being plagued by the Lamia.
If you can kill the Lamia, you will find an artifact passed down
through the ages, the Staff of Fennel. In Attica you will also find
entrances to Arcadia, Phthia, and Phygria.
Here's a map!
A
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B - C - D E - F
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Phygria- G - H
Legend
A- This is the entrance from Arcadia.
B- This is one of the two cities of the level. Heading down from here
leads to another city section, H, while heading right leads to a
mountain region, C
C- There is a cave that leads to the second city, at E.
D- Gaia is located here. When you wake him, the path to Phthia opens.
E- This is the other city section of Attica. Nothing of interest is
here.
F- In this section is the man with the key, a nectar fountain (it is
hidden cleverly in front of Athena's temple. Kneel in front of what
LOOKS to be a normal fountain, which turns out to be a NECTAR fountain.
Also of note is Athena's Temple.
G- The Lamia is in this section. Also, heading left, you shall enter
Phygria.
H- You can obtain the Staff of Fennel here.
ARGOLIS
The dank and deep caverns of Argolis hold more hostile animals such as
bats and snakes than they do humans. Hermes, the god of dexterity,
resides above a pit where salamanders lurk. Deep in Argolis you will
find a token of love, the power to control fire, an entrance to
Arcadia, and sea routes to Crete and Phygria. Beware the lion roaming
deep within!
On another note, here's a frequently asked question. "How do I cross
those two rocks to get to the other shore where I can call the
dolphin?" Well, it's simple. YOU CAN'T! The jump is too far to make,
don't even bother, you'll just lose half of your olives when you die
trying to make it. Find another, easier route to Phrygia: via Attica,
perhaps?
Map is courtesy of Pelivor.
A - B - C
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| D - E blocked shore to Phrygia
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|-F - G shore to Tartarus and Crete
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H I
A. Starting point. Top leftmost door leads to Arcadia. And the two
rightmost
doors lead to sections B and F.
B. Use the Crystal near the left side of Section B to reveal an
entrance to
section D.
C. Lion boss and Prometheus (draw fire from staff)
D. Go left to see the first Nymph and get the first heart.
E. Nothing here but the blocked shore to Phrygia. Don't waste your
time.
F. Take the last pit on the right side to fall into a pit with snakes
(section H)
G. The last pit going right (just before Hermes' temple) is the
Salamander Pit (Section I) Note that Hermes will be gone if you visit
him. Talk to the guy, then head back to Zeus' temple in Arcadia to meet
Hermes and get his sandals.
H. The Pit of Snakes. The middle room is a nectar waterfall (kneel to
use it.) The rightmost door takes you back to the beginning of section
F.
I. The Salamander Pit. The middle room you can buy an Ambrosia for 50
olives. Kill the Salamanders until you get 20 salamander skins, and
exit through the far-right door.
PELOPONNESUS
This deep forest maze holds many items of interest, such as a sword and
ambrosia. Be sure to visit Apollo for a harp, and beware the Hydra and
the Cyclops living somewhere in the woods!
E D2 - D1 -- C
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Row 3 (Bright Green) 1 2 3 4 5 6--|
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Row 2 (Green) 1 2 B 4 5 6 |
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Row 1 (Blue-Green) 1 2 3 4 5 6--|
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A
A. Starting point from Arcadia
B. Apollo's temple (Harp)
C. Thorn Forest
D. Hydra and Forest Nymph (Sword)
E. Cyclops, path to Laconia, Ambrosia in the second tree.
Route:
To Apollo: From row 1, take door #2 to enter Row 2
From door #2 of Row 2, take door #3, and get the harp.
To Hydra: From Apollo's temple, take door #4 to Row 3
Take door #5 in Row 3 to get to the Thorn Forest. Use the
staff of fennel to rid of the red thorns. Use the barrier
method I told you for Crete if you don't have fire from the
staff yet (let a bat push you through the withered thorns).
Take the left most door to D1 and D2, where you battle Hydra.
Kill him to get the sword from the forest nymph.
To Cyclops: From door #5 in Row 3, take door #2 instead to get to
screen E. Jump on the only branch of the second tree, kneel
down and thrust. An Ambrosia should fall from the tree. Now
kick the crap out the Cyclops with your sword, and the path
to Laconia will be open.
To Arcadia: From Laconia or the Hydra, take Door #6 in row 3 and it
will take you back to row 1. Door #4 is the way back to
Arcadia.
LACONIA
These ancient sea ruins house many monsters and secrets. Striking some
of the pillars may cause the ground to collapse in front of you, or
reveal a hidden treasure! Be sure to speak to Poseidon to obtain his
ocarina, so you can ride the dolphins to do battle with the Siren, the
Gray Sisters, and the Cyclops. In Laconia you will find an entrance to
Peloponnesus and a sea route to Crete.
And here's a map…
A - B - C - Crete /---------------------\
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D - E - F \> G - H - I 
