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They were held in honour of the god Zeus. Christian emperor Theodosius showed his Christian tolerance by banning them.

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It is believed that the Roman emperor Theodosius I, a Christian, abolished the Games because of their pagan influences.

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It is believed that the Roman emperor Theodosius I, a Christian, abolished the Games because of their pagan influences.

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because king Theodosius said they were non-Christian

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