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In the ancient Greek Olympic games what did the winner receive?
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 9y agoIn the ancient Olympics, the prize awarded to the winners is an olive wreath which is also called as kotinos. It was an intertwined olive branch from the olive tree that grew in Olympia.
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∙ 14y agoA wreath of leaves was given to the winner.
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∙ 7y agoA wreath for their heads.
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A wreath of olive oil
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Ancient greek Olympic stadium?
The ancient Greeks did different games to our Olympic games
Who were the ancient Olympics dedicated to?
They were dedicated to the Greek king of the gods, Zeus.
Who watched th ancient greek olympic games?
There was running, discus, javelin, races with armour on, triple jump, double jump, wrestling, boxing, chariot racing and fighting.
List 5 event that were in the first ancient Olympic games?
The ancient Greek Olympic sports were mostly throwing events like javlin. They also had running and long jump and high jump.
How many days did the ancient greek olympic games last?
5 Days. And they were held every 4 years.
What did the winner of the greek olympic games receive?
they gave a golden leaf bereau
Where does the phrase don't rest on your laurels come from?
In ancient Greek games (as, fo example, the Olympic Games) the prize for the winner was a laurel wreath. In ancient Greek games (as, fo example, the Olympic Games) the prize for the winner was a laurel wreath.
How did the ancient greek prepere FOR the Olympic?
they used the olympic torch
What nationality was the winner of the first modern Olympic marathon?
In 1896 in Greece 13 of the 17 entrants were Greek and the winner was the Greek Spiridon Louis.
Why do we celebrate olympic?
it was an ancient greek tradition
How did Greeks get to the ancient Greek Olympic games?
They walked
Who created the first Olympic game?
the ancient greek's
Which countries Competed in ancient Greek Olympic?
Greece
Where is the ancient Greek olympic village?
i think you are wondering about mount Olympus, witch is where the ancient Greek Olympics were held.
What are five facts about ancient Greece olympic equestrian games?
One fact - there were no ancient Greek Olympic Equestrian Games
Ancient greek Olympic stadium?
The ancient Greeks did different games to our Olympic games
When did the ancient greek games begin?
The first ancient Greek Olympic Games took place in 776 BC in Olympia.
