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Ancient Olympics

Ancient Olympics were a series of competitions held in Ancient Greece to honor Zeus. Its exact origins were shrouded in legends and myths, but records showed that events began in 776 BC in Greece.

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How were the olympic games celebrated?

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The Olympic Games were celebrated with a grand opening ceremony featuring the Parade of Nations, lighting of the Olympic torch, and various cultural performances. Athletes from all participating countries competed in their respective events, striving for excellence and athletic achievements. The games were also marked by a spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie among the athletes and a celebration of international unity and mutual respect.

In which year did the ancient olympic ganmes were created?

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The ancient Olympic Games were first created in 776 BCE in Olympia, Greece.

When did ancient Olympians add more games in the Olympics?

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The ancient Olympians did not add more games to the Olympics. The Olympic Games in ancient Greece only consisted of a few events, including foot races, wrestling, and chariot racing. The modern Olympic Games, which include a wide range of sports, were introduced in the late 19th century.

Could women watch the Ancient Olympic Games?

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They could possible be killed trying to get in.

What events are in both modern and ancient Olympics?

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Contest for eating ploop

What were all the events in the ancient Olympics?

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You can easily find a list on many history websites but it included sports like fights to the death, chariot races, discus I think it was called when they throw a shield/Frisbee thing as far as possible and marathons too.

How many sports can be found in the ancient olympic games?

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when it started there was only sprinting.but they added 10 so there were 11 when it started there was only sprinting.but they added 10 so there were 11

What is the reason for paraphrasing?

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First of all, this question belongs in the literture section. Secong of all, paraphrashing is shortening a sentence, usually comes in handy wen takinq notez.

Why did the Greeks have to be naked in the first olympic games?

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Another time, another moral code. Nakedness wasn't as "special" as it is today.

Greek Olympians were naked so that spectators could admire their bodies. Ancient Greeks were famous for their love of beauty.

Artemis wasn't naked. She was the maiden goddess and once got a mortal ripped to shreds for seeing her naked.
no they wore tunics

Prizes in ancient Olympics?

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a olive leaf wreath and a statue of themselves at mount Olympus

Who were the participants of the ancient Olympics?

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The Greeks invented the games to honour health, beauty, and their Gods. Only Greek mmales were allowed to play in the games. The Greek men competed in the nude.

This even was an all male affair as any woman found observing the games was subject to execution.

How do you spell honor in greek?

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The English transliteration of the Greek term for "honor" is "time" (as in tau + iota + mu + epsilon; note that this is the singular form). The phonetic pronunciation of this term is as follows: "tih-may", with the accent upon the second syllable.

How long is the olympic marathon?

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A marathon is 26.2 miles (42.195 kilometers).

What was given to the winners of ancient olympic games?

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VICTORY CEREMONIES

The Olympic victor received his first awards immediately after the competition. Following the announcement of the winner's name by the herald, a Hellanodikis (Greek judge) would place a palm branch in his hands, while the spectators cheered and threw flowers to him. Red ribbons were tied on his head and hands as a mark of victory. The official award ceremony would take place on the last day of the Games, at the elevated vestibule of the temple of Zeus. In a loud voice, the herald would announce the name of the Olympic winner, his father's name, and his homeland. Then, the Hellanodikis placed the sacred olive tree wreath, or kotinos, on the winner's head.

What were some of the creatures Poseidon fought?

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Poseidon fought along with the other gods in the war against the Titans. In Percy Jackson and the Final Olympian, he was essential in defeating Typhon. He also fought Oceanus.

How long did Ancient Greek Olympic games last for?

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The first Ancient Olympics were held between 776BC and 393AD - a span of 1168 years.

How much did the ancient Olympics cost?

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The national government never did itemized the total cost, but there are some private estimates that suggest up to 30 million 1936 dollars.

When did the olimpic games start?

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Type your answer here... 776BC to 393AD

What was the name of the building where the ancient Olympics were held?

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The Ancient Olympics were held in Olympia, Greece. Modern Olympics are held in various areas.

Why were women banned from the ancient Olympics?

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Woman were forbiden to participate in the ancient Olympics as It was believed that the Roman gods though more highly of the male sex, It was though man was stronger. As they didn't want to offend their gods and because the Olympics was also a mainly religious feat woman weren't even allowed to veiw the games. Instead a sperate festival was held in honor of Zeus's wife Hera, where woman could have their own games.

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It was a Greek festival, not Roman.

The original Olympics (like some other Greek games) were a religious observance in which the participants made an offering to Zeus of a military virtue called agon. Women weren't warriors, so they didn't have agon.

What do the spectators do at the ancient olympic game?

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anyone could, it was a common belief back than by which YOLO was to be followed. This meant that anyone could be a spectator.

I hope that answers your question

What games did they play in the Ancient Greek Olympic Games?

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They had running at first. Later running in different distances (the measurement was the stadium, which was 192 metres).

So, running races: one length of the track, 2 lengths, 24 lengths, and race in armour.

Boxing: ended when one of the athletes was knocked out or showed his defeat by lifting his right arm. Wrestling: upright wrestling, groung wrestling, pancration.

Pentathlon: running, wrestling, jumping, discus throwing, and javelin throwing. Chariot races: two horses, four horses (12 laps).

Horse races: about 1,200 metres.Relay race: a torch was passed from one runner to the next. The last runner of the winning team lit a fire on an altar.

There were no cycling, no water sports either.
foot races, jumping, discus throwing, javelin throwing, wrestling, boxing, and chariot racing

How did the Olympic games begin?

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the olympic games began when Heracles built the Olympic Stadium to honor Zues, his father.

Although the ancient Games were staged in Olympia, Greece, from 776 BC through 393 AD, it took 1503 years for the Olympics to return. The first modern Olympics were held in Athens, Greece, in 1896. The man responsible for its rebirth was a Frenchman named Baron Pierre de Coubertin, who presented the idea in 1894


A celebration to the god Zeus.