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Who did the ancient Greeks honor in their three day autumn festival?
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The Greek Godess of corn (and of all grains) was named Demeter, who was honored at the festival of Thesmosphoria held each Autumn.
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What festivals did ancient Greeks have?
the most celebrated was the festival of athens
For the ancient Olympics was the Olympic Torch carried around different countries?
No. The ancient Olympics were a sports festival but also a religious festival celebrated in Greece by Greeks to honor the Greek gods.
How did the ancient Greeks honor Poseidon?
they had religious festivals for him and built temples
Which nationality of people started the Olympic games?
It was started by the Greeks, as a religious festival in honor of the Greek god Zeus.
Why did ancient Greeks have the Olympics?
Originally the reason the Greeks founded the Olympics was to have a "family reunion". At the time, Ancient Greeks were scattered from Spain to North Africa, and from Ionia to Italy. This was a way to unite themselves every 4 years. Eventually it turned into a "which colony is the best" competition, and the model that we have today.
What festivals did ancient Greeks have?
the most celebrated was the festival of athens
For the ancient Olympics was the Olympic Torch carried around different countries?
No. The ancient Olympics were a sports festival but also a religious festival celebrated in Greece by Greeks to honor the Greek gods.
The ancient Greeks dedicated the Olympic Games to who?
The Olympics was a religious festival in honor of Zeus. Zeus was the king of the Greek gods.
The anceient games began as a part of a religious festival in honor of?
The ancient Olympic games were held in honor of the Greeks' chief god, Zeus. They were held at Olympia - hence the name Olympics.
What festival did the Greeks create in order to honor Zeus?
The Olympic games were created to honor Zeus
Did the ancient Chinese have a festival to honor the dead?
yes, the qingming festival!! (i think)
Who was in honor in the festival for woman In the Ancient Olympics?
i dont knewo
How did the ancient Greeks honor Poseidon?
they had religious festivals for him and built temples
Which god was the annual drama festival in honor of?
In ancient Greece--Dionysus
The Ancient Olympic Games began as part of a religious festival in honor of?
Zeus.
In Greek what does Delia mean?
delia is an ancient greek festival in honor of Apollo
Why was it an honor to be an ancient Olympic athlete?
To the Greeks, winning was paramount in any aspect of life.
