At the southern end,

just behind the Council Hall,

and looking towards the famous Greek cities

of Athens, Thebes, Sparta, Corinth, Argos, and Mycenae,

were the private apartments of King Zues, the father-god, and Queen Hera, the

Mother-goddess.

The northern end of the palace,

looking across the valley of Tempe towards the wild hills of Macedonia,

consisted of the kitchen, banqueting hall, armoury, workshops, and servants' quarters.

In between

came a square court,

open to the sky,with covered cloisters and

private rooms on each side, belonging tothe other five

Olympian goddesses.