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Q: Why were the Olympics in ancient Greece held on the third night?
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When was the ninety-third ancient greek Olympics?

The ninety third Greek Olympics were held in 776 BC


How are the Olympics of today different from the ancient Olympics?

First no one is nude. All were nude in the first Olympic Games. Next, it was only Greece and not the world. Third, it was only track games, and the award was laurel leaves crown not the the medals given today.


What day did the Greeks not play Olympics?

The third day in the olympics was when the ancient Greeks didn't play any contests


Why the Olympics were held on the third night?

because they could do it when ever they want


Why were the Olympics held on the third night?

because they could do it when ever they want


What are 3 great structures of Ancient Greece?

the parthenon,the palace at knosses and the third one i am not sure about.


What did the competitors in the ancient Olympics receive if they won an event?

a metal; gold for first,silver for second and bronze for third


What role did slavery play in ancient Greece?

It was a principal source of labour, eg a third of the population of Athens were slaves.


What is the third special Olympics called?

para olympics


Why do medals get given out in the ancient Olympic games?

In the ancient Olympics, no medals were awarded. The first-place winner was given an olive branch to wear on his head. The second and third place winners got nothing.


Does Greece have a Republic?

Yes, Greece is now the third Hellenic Republic of Greece.


When were the third Olympics held?

1904 Olympics were in St. Louis USA.