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The ancient Olympic Games, part of a major religious festival honoring Zeus, the chief Greek god, were the biggest event in their world. They were the scene of political rivalries between people from different parts of the Greek world, and the site of controversies, boasts, public announcements and humiliations.
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Why did they hold the Olympics in the first place?
The games were started because to honor the Greek god Zeus.
Why were the Olympics made?
The ancient Greek Olympic games were to honor Zeus and sportsmanship.
Who were the first Olympic games held in honor of?
The olympic games were held in honour of Zeus, king of the Greek gods. He and the other gods lived on Mount Olympus
Which Greek god were the olympics held in honor of?
Zeus, whose temple was at Olympia in southern Greece.
For the ancient Olympics was the Olympic Torch carried around different countries?
No. The ancient Olympics were a sports festival but also a religious festival celebrated in Greece by Greeks to honor the Greek gods.
