They didn't "think" of it. It evolved from the funeral games of local heroes, principally Pelops, after whom the Peloponnese is named.
the ancient Olympics were all about strength. Some city-states were at war so the Greeks needed an Olympics. Women weren't allowed to come to lympia because they had their own festival. They COULDN'T come.
the ancient Olympics were all about strength. Some city-states were at war so the Greeks needed an Olympics. Women weren't allowed to come to lympia because they had their own festival. They COULDN'T come.
the ancient Olympics were all about strength. Some city-states were at war so the Greeks needed an Olympics. Women weren't allowed to come to lympia because they had their own festival. They COULDN'T come.
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greece.
The olympics comes from ancient greece. The sportsmen were naked.
ancient Greeks and Romans
The Olympics come from the ancient Greeks way back in 776BC They had competitions (which they had to do nude) and the winner would get a olive branch crown, they did many games and the women weren't allowed in the stadium because of the nudity of men, the reason they had to do it nude was to show they didn't have any weapons or protection, the only event they didn't do naked was the chariot racing and that was the only event women were allowed in the stadium for, the ancient Greeks ended the Olympics in 393AD then at 1896 they started the modern Olympics.
They stole Them from the Greeks
The Greek city-states.
My guess is the ancient Greeks. They held the first "olympics" running, spear throwing, wrestling ect. they also trained for war. (Especially the Spartans and the Atheninans, thogh, they had VERY different training methods !!!) I think it buys some time looking into ! sincerely, Bethany
The Greek Olympics were similar to our modern Olympics in the sense that people belonging to every nationality would have the chance to come togethor for a short period of time and take part in a little friendly competition. It was meant to show to all Greeks that through their mutual appreciation of athleticism, they were culturally unified. In a way it was a diplomatic gesture the same way it is today, because it showed that very distinct groups of people could find one thing in common which they could all hold respect for.