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Why when were the first Olympics held?
Olympia in Elis, southern Greece 776 BCE as a festival to the god Zeus.
How did the athletic competition develop in ancient Greece?
They were celebrations for the gods. The Olympics was for Zeus.
What country created discus?
The discus originated in ancient Greece, where it was used in athletic competitions, particularly in the ancient Olympic Games. The event involved throwing a heavy disk, known as a discus, made of stone or metal. This sport has its roots in Greek culture and has evolved into the modern track and field event we see today.
When and where did the the Olympic Games originate?
Olympia in Elis in southern Greece as a religious festival for Zeus in 776 BCE.
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.
What was the most prestigious festival in which athletic competition took place in Greece?
the Olympic Games .
In ancient Greece why were athletic competitions held?
To honor the gods.
What was the most prestigious festival in which athletics competition took place in Greece?
the Olympic Games .
What were the two reasons for the athletic Games in ancient Greece?
A festival in honour of the god Zeus.
How many events are in a decathonlon?
A "decathlon" consists of ten distinct athletic events. Originating in the athletic competitions held in ancient Greece (including the "Olympics"), modern-day decathlon competitions vary in the particular events required of the competitors; for instance, the ten events will differ in men's and women's competitions.
What were the three other major athletic competitions held in Greece other than the Olympics?
Nemean Games, Isthmian Games,and Pythian Games
How did athletic competitions develop in ancient Greece?
They were celebrations for the gods. The Olympics was for Zeus.
What were greek Olympics like?
It was a religious festival of the god Zeus held at Olympia in the Peloponnese Peninsula in southern Greece. Athletic competitions were held there as part of the festival from 776 BCE, initially a 200 metre foot race (stadion), but later expanded to include such things as Chariot Racing and all-in fighting (pankration = all power) contests.
What were the Greek Olympics like?
It was a religious festival of the god Zeus held at Olympia in the Peloponnese Peninsula in southern Greece. Athletic competitions were held there as part of the festival from 776 BCE, initially a 200 metre foot race (stadion), but later expanded to include such things as chariot racing and all-in fighting (pankration = all power) contests.
Could women attend or take part in plays in ancient Greece?
For all the credit ancient Greece gets as the cradle of Democracy, it was a Men's Club. Women were not allowed to take part in plays, or attend athletic competitions.
Did women comprised the largest part of the audience in ancient Greece?
For all the credit ancient Greece gets as the cradle of Democracy, it was a Men's Club. Women were not allowed to take part in plays, or attend athletic competitions.
What does the laurel branch symbolize?
In Greece it symbolized the victor in athletic events or poetic competitions. In Rome it symbolized a martial (combat) victory. In modern idiomatic usage it refers to any victory.
