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They were held in honour of Zeus. They were named the Olympics because they began in Olympia in 776 BC. The name could also be attributed to The Olympians - the Twelve main gods who ruled/resided on Mount Olympus after the overthrow of the Titans. Namely, Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Hestia, Hera, Ares, Athena, Apollo, Aphrodite, Hermes,Artemis, Hephaestus.
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The Greek father god was named?
The Greek father god was named Zeus.
Was Zeus the Greek god in the Olympics?
no
Which greek god is Jupiter named after?
Jupiter is named for the Roman god Jupiter, which is identified with the Greek god Zeus.
Is there a Greek God of the Olympics?
The ancient Olympics were held in honor of the Greek god Zeus, primarily.
Who is Mattias the Greek god?
There is no Greek god named Mattias.
Who is the Greek God named Saturn?
The Greek god Cronus was named Saturn(us) in Rome.
What are the names of greek gods all the planenets were named after?
Mercury was named after the greek god Hermes Venus was named after the greek goddess of love, Aphrodite Earth was named after the greek goddess Endymion or Gaea Mars was named after the greek God of War Ares Jupiter was named after the greek Ruler of the Gods Zeus Saturn was named after the greek god of harvest, Cronos or Kronos Uranus was named after the greek god Uranus (same) he was also Gaea's husband Neptune was named after the greek god of the sea, Poseidon Pluto was named after the greek god of the underworld Hades He was a gloomy, stern and dull god if you are looking for more information on these gods go to http://www.geocities.com/athens/troy/2774/mythgods.html
Why did the Greek's create the Olympics?
The Greeks created the Olympics to honor the god Zeus.
Where did Heidi the Greek god live?
There is no Greek god named Heidi.
Is there a greek god named Mercedes?
No. But there is a Roman god named Mercury.
Is earth and uranus named after Roman Gods?
The planet Uranus was named for a Greek god. Uranus was the oldest of the Greek gods.
Which Greek god were the ancient Olympics dedicated to?
nothing
