Where does the name Olympic come from?

Answer 1

the word came from the place "mount Olympus" in Greece, a mountain. It is where they believed the god Zeus lived and the first olympic games were held there

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Answer 2

The original Olympic games were competitions held between athletes from the city-states of ancient Greece. The first competition was held in Olympia, Greece in 776 BC.

The Olympic Games get their name from Mt. Olympus in Greece, the country that began the games, probably in 776 BC. Mt. Olympus was the home of the ancient Greek gods, in whose honor the games were performed every four years.

Answer 3

The ancients Olympics, of Greece, honored Zeus the father of all Greek gods and goddesses. According to legend, Zeus hurled a thunderbolt from Mount Olympus at a spot in rural Greece. An altar for Zeus was built on that spot. Eventually, many buildings were erected around the altar. This area was called Olympia became the site for the Olympic games.

Answer 4

The first Olympics were held in the city of Olympia, in ancient Greece.

Answer 5

They took place in Olympia, Greece.

Answer 6

Olympic games originated from Greece.

Answer 7

in ancient Greece