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In ancient Greece how often were the olympic games played?
The Ancient Olympic Games were held every four years, a tradition that continues in the modern era.
This word starts with a G It is the name of the country where the Olympic Games began in ancient times what is it?
Greece
Why did ancient Greece stop war for the Olympics?
The Greeks highly valued physical perfection and and athletic prowess. These games were of supreme importance to them. With the "Olympic Truce," established in the 9th century, the Greeks began a sacred tradition of peace before, during, and after the Olympic games so that spectators could travel safely to and from events, and the games would not be interrupted. Even legal disputes were banished. In 1996 attempts began to revive this tradition. For a more complete discussion of the Olympic Truce and the importance of the Olympic games in ancient Greek culture, please refer to the links below:
What was the first national sport and when did it begin?
About 500 years B. C. was founded the olympic tradition in Olympia, Greece. At that time men competed in running. (For women was the participation at Olympic Games prohibited.)
When did the tradition of carrying the Olympic torch?
never
