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.
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What were the five ANCIENT games that were played in the olympics in 2010
long jump
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There was only on running event played in the Ancient Olympics, the short sprint from one side of the stadium to the other.
Every four years
There weren't any
The Olympic Games that have been played since 1896 are called the 'modern Olympics'. The Olympics started in 776 BC in Greece. If you hear the term 'Ancient Olympics', that means the Olympics that were played long, long ago.
Athletic and equestrian sports.
zeus was man
Pankration, Decathlon, Chariot Racing, Wrestling,
In the Ancient Olympics the competitors were nude.