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How did athletic competitions develop in ancient Greece?
They were celebrations for the gods. The Olympics was for Zeus.
How many events are in a decathonlon?
A "decathlon" consists of ten distinct athletic events. Originating in the athletic competitions held in ancient Greece (including the "Olympics"), modern-day decathlon competitions vary in the particular events required of the competitors; for instance, the ten events will differ in men's and women's competitions.
What do the Greeks call the olymips?
The ancient Olympic Games (Ὀλυμπιακοὶ ἀγῶνες; Latin: Olympia, neuter plural: "the Olympics") were a series of athletic competitions among representatives of city-states and one of the Panhellenic Games of Ancient Greece. They were held in honor of Zeus
What were the three other major athletic competitions held in Greece other than the Olympics?
Nemean Games, Isthmian Games,and Pythian Games
Where did first olympics held?
The Ancient Olympic Games were a religious and athletic festival held every four years at the sanctuary of Zeus in Olympia, Greece among representatives of several city-states and kingdoms of Ancient Greece. Answer: Olympia, Greece
What were the 3 other major competitions than the ancient athletic games for the ancient Olympics?
they are around us every day... wrestling is a game that was held in greek Olympics
What is the Sacred place where the Greeks held athletic contests every four years?
The ancient games were held on the plain of Olympia in Peloponnesos, Greece.
What are the ancient Olympics games?
They were competitions held between states within ancient Greece similar to today's Olympic Games. Click on the 'Ancient Olympics' below to learn more about them.
Where were the first original olympic games held in ancient times?
They were held in Olympia, ancient Greece, hence the name for the event, The Olympics. This is also why Greece held the first modern Olympics, why their athletes always come out first in the parade, and why the national anthem of Greece is played at all closing ceremonies.
What does Olympics mean?
The modern Olympic Games are athletic competitions based on the ancient Greek games held on the plain of Olympia in SW Greece (nowhere near Mount Olympus). Both the plain and mountain referred to the mythical home of the Greek gods.
Why were dramatic festivals held in ancient Greece?
They were part of religious festivities in honour of the god/gods, just as athletic games were.
What countries took part in ancient olympics?
Ancient Olympic games were sports competitions held between different city states of Greece starting from 776 BC. These also included Athens, Heliopolis and Sparta.
