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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:
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What war tore Ancient Greece apart?
This war was a conflict in Ancient Greece fought between Athens and it's empire led by Sparta. It divided them as a country.
In ancient Greece was it peaceful or warlike?
in ancient Greece was it peaceful or warlike? Peaceful in the sence they were a comunity and comunitys work on the basis of peace and war like in that ancient greace was often at war
What happened in 490 BCE in Ancient Greece?
It was the war between Greece and Persian people called the battle of Marathon.
How did the trojan war help the people of ancient Greece understand their history?
The Trojan war helped Greece build the historical buildings which helped then understand their history.
What was the importance of athletics in ancient Greece?
Men had to be fit and often had to go to war.
How serious was the Olympics in ancient Greece?
Ancient Greeks were very serious about the Olympics that even when they are in the middle of a war,they will actually stop what there doing and go and play in the Olympics!
What was the purpose of athletic competition in ancient Greece?
To unite each part of Greece for these one games (Olympics), and to stop all war until the games were over. Just for fun, really. :P
Why were the games of the first Olympic started?
Basically the ancient GREECE olympics were started because all greece could think about was sport so they could keep fit and be prepared for war, But the WHOLE olympics was ment for all the countries to come together and represent peace to the world.
Have Greece had a war?
Greece has had many wars, especially in ancient times. More recently, Greece participated in World War 2 and the Korean War.
What year was the Olympics in Greece in?
2004 athens
What war tore Ancient Greece apart?
This war was a conflict in Ancient Greece fought between Athens and it's empire led by Sparta. It divided them as a country.
In ancient Greece was it peaceful or warlike?
in ancient Greece was it peaceful or warlike? Peaceful in the sence they were a comunity and comunitys work on the basis of peace and war like in that ancient greace was often at war
Why couldnot ladies whatch the old Olympics?
Women could not look at the Ancient Olympics in Greece, because the men were naked and the games were fought almost like a war. It was more like combat, than sportsmanship between athletes.
How old to be in the war at ancient Greece?
You had to be 14 or over
Who recorded the Persian War in ancient Greece?
Herodotus
What are some wars in ancient Greece?
The Trojan War
Was there any war in ancient Greece?
War in Ancient Greece led to displacement of people and the loss of lives and property. The war in Ancient Greece also to the rise of women into various leadership positions.
