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Who were the first Olympic games held in honor of?
The olympic games were held in honour of Zeus, king of the Greek gods. He and the other gods lived on Mount Olympus
What was the name of the huge structure in Rome where gladiator fights were held?
Contests between gladiators were held in the Colosseum.
What was the Pancratium in ancient Greek times?
a sport that was held in the ancient greek Olympics
Who was allowed to participate in Ancient Roman Olympic Games?
Men were allowed to enter the Olympics but, young boys were also allowed, this was not determined by age but if the boy was bearded or not so their was no cheating. Women were also allowed in the case that they owned a horse that was being used; as long as it was a man. Other than that it was strictly boys and men. -Seamus There were no ancient Roman Olympics, there were the Gladiatorial sports and funeral games but no Olympics. The ancient Greeks held the Olympics which was called the Olympiad. Next time please check your facts before you spout random nonsense.
When and where the first ancient Olympics games held?
The ancient Olympic games were held in Olympia, Greece.
Who was the ancient Olympics games held for?
The greek god Zeus
Where were the original Greek Olympic Games held?
The ancient Olympic Games were held in Olympia, beginning in 776 BCE.
Why were the Olympic games held at Olympia?
to honour the ancient greek gods
Why were olympic games held at Olympia?
to honour the ancient greek gods
When were the ancient greek olympic games held?
776 BC in Olympia
Who were the first Olympic games held in honor of?
The olympic games were held in honour of Zeus, king of the Greek gods. He and the other gods lived on Mount Olympus
How were the greek gods and godesses involved in the ancient olympic games?
The games were held as a festival for the god Zeus.
Why is the colosseum of Greece so important?
Because the colosseum was where the first Olympic games were held.
What Greek god got held of honour for the first ancient Olympic games?
Nike
What Greek god got held of honor at the first ancient Olympic games?
adonis
Where were Roman contests held?
Contest in ancient Rome were held in the places that suited them. The chariot races were held in the Circus, the gladiatorial contests were held in an arena and the poetry contests were held in a theater.
What is the building called that the Romans held the games of the gladiators?
The Colosseum.
