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In which year did the ancient olympic ganmes were created?
The Olympic games were first held in Greece around 776B.C. in honor of Zeus. note that these were not at all like the ones today. In fact, at first the Olympics was only 1 day!
What was the ancient Olympic Games symbol?
the ancient Greek Olympic symbol was five different coloured wreaths exactly positioned like the ones now.
How was the Olympic Torch lit in Ancient Greece?
There was no torch. The Olympic torch was made up in 1936. The Olympic torch was invented as a way of symbolically creating a connection between Olympia in Greece and an athletics meeting in some city like Berlin. The ancient Olympics didn't need a symbolic connection to Olympia because they were actually held at Olympia.
Were the women allowed to compete in the ANCIENT Olympic games?
Participation was limited to men in ancient Olympics initially. However, by 6th century BC women were allowed to participate in events like foot racing.
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.
