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You had to be 7 years of age or older to compete in the Ancient Greek Olympics.
They were dedicated to the Greek king of the gods, Zeus.
After the end of the ancient Greek civilization, belief in the Greek gods declined and their worship faded away. The gods were no longer actively worshipped and their influence in society diminished.
Every four years. The four year period between games was an Olympiad.
to honor their godthey do many things besides festivals to honor their godsFestivalsPlaysand the ancient greek olympics ALL honor the gods!