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Greece was very religious and it was in honour to zues

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Q: Why were the Olympic games part of a religious festival?
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In the olympic games began as part of a religious festival in honor of?

The Olympic games were in honour of Zeus


The Ancient Olympic Games began as part of a religious festival in honor of?

Zeus.


Who decided where the ancient olympic games were held?

They were held at Olympia in Elis in southern Greece, because the games were part of a religious festival in honour of Zeus at his temple there.


The anceient games began as a part of a religious festival in honor of?

The ancient Olympic games were held in honor of the Greeks' chief god, Zeus. They were held at Olympia - hence the name Olympics.


Who watched the anicent Olympic games?

It was part of a men-only religious celebration to the god Zeus.


Who takes part in Olympic games?

lots of people who are famous take part in the Olympic games.


Why have the Olympic Games survived since 776 a.c.a.?

The answer was given with the question. The first Olympics took place in 776 BC. They were part of a religious festival for the god Zeus. The games were held every four years at Olympia in southern Greece.


What events were held as part of the Games?

These Games incorporated religious festival,ceremony (including prize-giving),athletic competitions,and cultural events hosted within a stadium.


How did the greeks invent the Olympics?

The city-state of Elis ran the games as part of a religious festival in honour of the god Zeus, at his temple at Olympia.


Why were the olymipics held?

In honour of zeus, greek god. The great games were part of a religious festival. Hope i helped! Xxx<-may as well


When was ice hockey first part of the Olympic games?

Ice hockey first became a part of the Olympic games in 1920 at the summer Olympics. It was transformed permanently to the winter Olympic games in 1924.


Is swimming part of the 2010 winter olympic games?

No, swimming is only in the Summer Olympic Games