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The Greek Gods didn't exactly invent or participate in the original Olympics, they were created by the Greeks as a sort of sacred festival. It took the form of a sports game held once every four years by men in honour of the ruler of heavens: Zeus. The name most likely stems from Mount Olympus, the realm where Zeus and the most notable Gods and Goddesses were said to live.
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What significance did greek gods play in the Olympics?
The Olympics were created to worship the Greek gods.
Why did the ancient Olympics begin?
they ancient Olympics begun to honor their gods
What is Named after a mount which is home of the gods in greek mythology?
Mount Olympus is the home of the Greek gods. Maybe the Olympics?
What greek gods begin with her?
HerculesHera
How were ancient gods connected with the ancient Olympics?
The ancient Olympics were held to honor the Greek gods (especially to honor Zeus).
What is the similarities between the Olympics and Greek Mythology?
The word Olympics comes from the name Mount Olympus where the 'Greek' Gods live,and Greek gods come from Greek Mythology.Answer 2:No, sorry, the word Olympics comes from Greek city Olympia where the most important competitions were held in antiquity.
Who created the olymipics?
Greece had created the Olympics. The Olympics were created for the Greek gods. Especially for Athena. (Which the city, Athens, was named after.) The Greece made the Olympics as the games to 'amuse' the gods, also for their honor for them. In Greek, the Olympics are spelt as Ολυμπιακοί. Olympics are for Mount Olympus, that was also for the Greek gods domain. It was also called Olympics because of Olympia, Greece for the name. The Games were not only entertainment, but to show their power and strengths to the gods. Summary: Called Olympics - Mount Olympus & Olympia, Greece Created Olympics - The people of Greece (you could say the gods in a way)
When did the greek Olympics begin?
In 776 BC.
Greek gods that begin with a w?
none
Does the word Olympics comes from a greek word?
Yes the word Olympics comes from the Greek as a reference to Mt. Olympus, where the Ancient games were held in honor of the Greek Gods.. I have to make a correction here. The word Olympics comes from the greek word Olympia, the place in Peloponnese, where the Ancient games were held in honor of the gods. Mt Olympus is the place where the greek gods where living, their residence in other words.
What are the buildings that the ancient Olympics were held in?
When the Olympics first began they took place in forest glades with temples to various greek dieties interspersed. The games were to glorify Zeus, one of the main gods in the greek pantheon of gods and demi-gods.
Is there a Greek God of the Olympics?
The ancient Olympics were held in honor of the Greek god Zeus, primarily.
