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Where were the original Greek Olympic Games held?
The ancient Olympic Games were held in Olympia, beginning in 776 BCE.
What games were held to honor the greek god of Zeus?
The games that were held to honor the greek god Zeus was callled'the Olympic Games.
When were the Greek Olympic Games first held?
776 B.C.
Why were the Olympic games held at Olympia?
to honour the ancient greek gods
Why were olympic games held at Olympia?
to honour the ancient greek gods
When were the ancient greek olympic games held?
776 BC in Olympia
Who were the first Olympic games held in honor of?
The olympic games were held in honour of Zeus, king of the Greek gods. He and the other gods lived on Mount Olympus
What year was the Olympic games held in Greece?
the Greek games began in the 1800's (1896).
What was the truce in the ancient Greek Olympic games?
The anual truce held for the olympic games was a national truce, when all provinces would stop fighting for a month. this month centered around the time of the Olympic games. the truce was held with the purpose of allowing all the athletes (predominantly soldiers) to travel to the games unharmed and alowing them the peace of mind required to prepare one's self for the Olympics. The truce ended all wars.
How were the greek gods and godesses involved in the ancient olympic games?
The games were held as a festival for the god Zeus.
What Greek god got held of honour for the first ancient Olympic games?
Nike
What Greek god got held of honor at the first ancient Olympic games?
adonis
