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What are some events that women take part of it in ancient Greece in the Olympics?
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Who played in the ancient Olympics?
The ancient Olympics began as entertainment for Ancient Greeks. When The Roman Empire captured Greece, they included the entire Roman Empire. Only men participated in The Olympics; however, women participated in local athletic events. Women just did not ride all over the countryside.
What were the games played in the women's Olympics of ancient Greece?
There weren't any
Who was Kyniska?
she was an ancient Greece Olympics winner. She proved that women are capable of winning the Olympics, too.
Why weren't married women allowed to compete or watch the ancient Greece Olympics?
It was a male religious celebration in honour of the god Zeus. Women had their own religious events which males were banned from.
In ancient Greece what did women do in the Olympics games could they compete?
dressed as men and sneaked in.
Who wasn't allowed to compete in Ancient Greece Olympics?
Women were not permitted to watch the Olympic Games in Ancient Greece
What are the Olympic contributions of Ancient Greece?
By Olympics I'm assuming you mean Olympics. If you are then your awnser is that scientific evidence suggests that the Olympics started in ancient Greece as a tribute to their gods. It had most of the events we have now in the Olympics but some of the original events were removed and some new events were added. This is why when the Olympic torch makes it's way around the world it is always lit and starts it's journey in Greece. One of the events was the relay race which was run naked and the baton was on fire at one end. Women were also not allowed to compete in the Olympics because gender equality was not social protocol in those days. There were states or territories in Greece different to the current ones and anyone from outside of the states was also excluded from competing.
How was the ancient Olympics different from today?
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How many men and women were in the 2004 Olympics?
10,625 athletes competed during the events held in Athens, Greece.
Are any women allowed in the Olympics?
In ancient times, no. But in today's world, definitely. There are events for women to compete in in ALL olympic events, from hockey to pole-jumping.
Who were allowed to be athleat in ancient greece?
All free male Greek citizens were allowed to participate in athletic events in ancient Greece, no matter what their social status was. Women were excluded from becoming athletes, but single women could watch athletic events, while married women were forbidden.
Why were women not allowed to join in the Olympics in ancient Greece?
Because they thought that women arent strong and powerful enough to do those type of activities.
