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During the original Olympic Games, all wars stopped and resumed after the Games were over.
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When the olympic games started did war happen in ancient Greece?
All wars were paused during the olympic games in ancient Greece.
What was awarded to the olympic champions during ancient times?
lolliepops
Who first entered the arena during the ancient olympic games?
tigers
Where did the athletes stay during the ancient olympic games?
At your mommas house
What did people wear during competitions during the ancient Olympics?
Absolutely nothing originally... It's on the Greek pottery.... to help is by having a shower
Why was a flame used during the Ancient Olympic Games?
because of king Zeus
Why does the flame stay burning during the olympic games?
It is a practice continued from ancient games and represents purity and endeaver for perfection
When was the first olympic torch used?
According to the New York times article the Olympic torch relay did not become a permanent part of the Olympics till the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games.
How many lane ropes are used during ALL Olympic swimming competitions?
In Olympic swimming pools there must always be 10 lanes. Although only 8 of these are used it still must have a lane rope between each lane, so there are 9 lane ropes used.
Name two sporting events that took place at the olympic games in ancient Greece?
boxing and discus were two of the nine events that took place during the ancient Greece Olympics.
What did the women do during the Greek Olympics?
Olympics were a total of three days long. The first day was devoted to religious ceremonies. The participants, along with the priests and officials made their way into the sanctuary. They stopped to make offerings at three different alters outside the temples. The next day was all for the competitions. In the stadium were the foot races, wrestling matches, and boxing competitions. Horse races and chariot races were held at the Olympic race course, just beyond the stadium. On the last day the awards were given.
how were winners awarded in Oncient Greece?
Unlike today, champions were not given gold, silver, and bronze medals during the first Olympic games in ancient Greece. Instead, ancient Olympic victors were awarded an olive branch twisted into a circle to form a crown. The wild olive, called kotinos, had deep religious significance for the ancient Greeks
