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According to Greek mythology Hercules invented this athletic event to celebrate his fifth labour, cleaning all of Augeas' horse stalls in one day. The Greeks say the Olympics were held in honor of the king of the Greek gods, Zeus. Again according to Greek mythology, Hercules created them in honor of of Zeus helping him achieve his fifth labour.

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It is a legend that Hercules organized the first Olympics and taught men how to wrestle.

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