They were held at Olympia in Elis in southern Greece, because the games were part of a religious festival in honour of Zeus at his temple there.
No. The marathon wasn't part of the ancient games.
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The ancient Olympic games were held in honor of the Greeks' chief god, Zeus. They were held at Olympia - hence the name Olympics.
no they were not allowed to take part in the olympic games until 1900
Part of a religious ceremony in honour of the god Zeus held at his temple at Olympia in Elis, southern Greece.
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14 nations participated in the first olympic games held in 1896.
they were held because the games were part of the Greek's way of worshiping Zeus
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The games were part of the Greeks way of worshiping Zeus.A celebration to honour the god Zeus.A celebration in honour of the god Zeus.To honour the god Zeus.
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