0
The Olympics were not only a single famous ancient athletic game held in Greece there were three major competitons what were they?
There were 2 major athletic events in ancient Greece, (all athletic events were part of a larger celebrations about a deity) Olympia (olympic games) and Panathinaia. After that there were several festivities that had athletic games as a part of them. Isthmian,Actian,Nemean etc. Also there was the ''Heraea Games'' dedicated to the goddess Hera wife of Zeus.
What else can I help you with?
How did the athletic competition develop in ancient Greece?
They were celebrations for the gods. The Olympics was for Zeus.
The Olympics were not the only famous ancient athletic games held in Greece?
No, other cities vied for the financial and other benefits - the Nemean Games, Isthmean Games etc.
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!
In ancient Greece how often were the Olympics held?
every 4 years just like now.
Did ancient Greece invent the Olympics?
Yes, the Greeks invented the Olympics and held tornaments in Olympus. Sports like archery, javelin throwing, wrestling. BTW they did it naked.
How did the athletic competition develop in ancient Greece?
They were celebrations for the gods. The Olympics was for Zeus.
What was in ancient Greece?
The Olympics were invented in Ancient Greece
Why is Greece first in the Olympics?
Greece is first in the Olympics because Greece is where the Olympics started in ancient times.
Where did first olympics held?
The Ancient Olympic Games were a religious and athletic festival held every four years at the sanctuary of Zeus in Olympia, Greece among representatives of several city-states and kingdoms of Ancient Greece. Answer: Olympia, Greece
What is the connection Ancient Greece and the Olympics?
The Olympics is an Ancient Greek festival.
Did the Olympics start in medieval times?
No. The Olympics were a religious athletic contest observed in Ancient Greece until the coming of Christianity. They were revived as an international sporting event in the late 19th century.
How did athletic competitions develop in ancient Greece?
They were celebrations for the gods. The Olympics was for Zeus.
Where were the first original olympic games held in ancient times?
They were held in Olympia, ancient Greece, hence the name for the event, The Olympics. This is also why Greece held the first modern Olympics, why their athletes always come out first in the parade, and why the national anthem of Greece is played at all closing ceremonies.
In what country did the Ancient Olympics began?
In Ancient Greece.
Who played in the ancient Olympics?
The ancient Olympics began as entertainment for Ancient Greeks. When The Roman Empire captured Greece, they included the entire Roman Empire. Only men participated in The Olympics; however, women participated in local athletic events. Women just did not ride all over the countryside.
Ancient Olympics in Greece?
Yes they were
Where was the ancient Olympics at?
Athens, Greece
