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Why were people in Ancient Roman Olympics given winner's wreaths?
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These athletes competed mostly for pride, patriotism, and religious honor. The Olympic winners received a wreath made of a sacred olive tree branch. The branches were cut from the tree which grew in the backyard of the Temple of Zeus and was supposedly planted by Hercules.
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What did the winners in ancient greek Olympics get?
Well they win nothing but they have a ribbon tied around their head and sometimes people throw flowers and roses at the people.
What do athletes in the ancient Olympics win?
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.
Where did the people sit to watch the ancient Greek Olympics?
the Olympics were held in Olympia!!
How much did the ancient Greek people pay to make the Olympics?
200 dolars
What do people lay at war memorials?
Wreaths of poppies.
What did the winners in ancient greek Olympics get?
Well they win nothing but they have a ribbon tied around their head and sometimes people throw flowers and roses at the people.
What prizes did the Olympics the people get?
They received laurel wreaths.
What do the flowers handed to Olympic winners mean?
This is a traditional gift when people win something. The Greeks gave Laural wreaths and the Hawaiians give a lei when they greet people or have a special occasion. Flowers are something that lives a short time, but gives the receiver "pat on the back."
What where the ancient Olimpics?
What WERE the ancient Olympics...ancient people competed in Physical activities
What do people do hang on their doors at Christmas?
Decorative wreaths.
What do athletes in the ancient Olympics win?
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.
What ancient people started the Olympics?
The Greeks
What did people wear in ancient greek Olympics?
nothing
How did people find out about the Olympics in the ancient times?
In Greece they wanted entertainment so they made the Olympics
Was there ever an Olympics where people where naked?
Yes, in the Ancient Olympics in Greece. (776BC to 393 AD)
How did the ancient olympic games stop?
The ancient Olympics stopped because there are now more people that are modern than ancient and people will get fed up having to watch old sports and the Olympics will lose their career
In what situation would one use a Christmas reef?
There are several situations in which you can use a Christmas reef, many people use Christmas wreaths to hang on the door as Christmas decorations over the festive period, in Ancient Rome people used Christmas wreaths as a sign of victory.
