armad
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∙ 10y agoThe ancient Greeks dedicated the Olympic Games to their gods.
Some of the events were dangerous.
Same as it feels like now just in Ancient Times. You were supported by fans and people were giant fans of the winners. They were role-models and everyone wanted to grow up just like them.
A crown of leaves from the sacred olive tree.
Women did not participate in the Ancient Olympics. Only Greek speaking men were allowed to participate. Exception: in the chariot-race the owner of the horses was considered to be the competitor, and got the prize if they won. Women could put their horses in for the chariot race, and were considered competitors when they did.
They got a wreath and money
They got medals.
The ancient Greeks dedicated the Olympic Games to their gods.
Other sporting events continued.
Some of the events were dangerous.
They competed naked. Winners got to wear an olive leaf headdress.
because he was one of the ancient gods made that year when the Olympics started
No, that is a modern invention. They got a wreath of Laural leaves.
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To determine the most 1337 gr33ks. those who pwned got layed. the rest were put to death.
Same as it feels like now just in Ancient Times. You were supported by fans and people were giant fans of the winners. They were role-models and everyone wanted to grow up just like them.
In the ancient Olympics, no medals were awarded. The first-place winner was given an olive branch to wear on his head. The second and third place winners got nothing.