Derivation of our name

Pieria was a region of ancient Macedonia, a kingdom centered in the northeastern part of the Greek peninsula. In addition to being the location of Mount Olympus, it was the site of the sacred Pierian Spring. In Greek mythology, the Pierian Spring was the metaphorical source of knowledge of arts and science. The Spring was believed to be a fountain of knowledge that would impart both great wisdom and inspiration to a variety of situations.