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It was in honour of his father Zeus, the god of all gods
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Did ancient Greeks invent the Olympics?
yes because of hercules 7 labors,each labor represented the challenge
Who made the Olympics up?
Hercules made the Olympics up.
Games started by Hercules?
Olympics
Why did Greeks invent a hydra in Greek mythology?
They didnt invent it, it was there when it got defeated by Hercules.
What were games started by Hercules?
The Olympian Games were started by Hercules in honer of Zeus.
Which person invented Olympics games?
Hercules
What do Greeks invent?
the olympics
What was the name of the man who invented the Olympics?
The person that made up the Olympics was named Hercules. He was from Ancient Greek. Also some people found a rock which had the Olympic symbol on!
Did ancient rome invent the Olympics?
No. The Olympics were strictly a Greek festival.
Who was the first person to create the Olympics?
Hercules, the son of zeus
Why did Olympia invent the Olympics?
honor of their gods
Did the ancient Greeks invent the rings in the Olympics?
yes
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