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The ancient Olympics were held in honor of the Greek god Zeus, primarily.

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What did the greek Olympics honor?

The ancient Olympics were held in honour of Zeus.


How were ancient gods connected with the ancient Olympics?

The ancient Olympics were held to honor the Greek gods (especially to honor Zeus).


Who were the first Olympic games held in honor of?

The ancient Olympics were in honor of the ancient Greek gods.


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Does the word Olympics comes from a greek word?

Yes the word Olympics comes from the Greek as a reference to Mt. Olympus, where the Ancient games were held in honor of the Greek Gods.. I have to make a correction here. The word Olympics comes from the greek word Olympia, the place in Peloponnese, where the Ancient games were held in honor of the gods. Mt Olympus is the place where the greek gods where living, their residence in other words.


What was the Pancratium in ancient Greek times?

a sport that was held in the ancient greek Olympics


When was the Olympics held in the Ancient Greeks?

The ancient Greek Olympics were held once every 4 yr ... the same as the modern Olympics.


Why were the ancient greek Olympics held?

Olympia :P


Why did ancient Greece have the Olympics?

The ancient Greeks held the Olympics in honour of the Greek God Zeus.


What were the Olympics held in honor of?

The Olympics were held in honor of the gods.


Where Was the ancient greek Olympics held in?

It is held on mount olympus in a masive stadium hence the name olympics.

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