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Another time, another moral code. Nakedness wasn't as "special" as it is today.

Greek Olympians were naked so that spectators could admire their bodies. Ancient Greeks were famous for their love of beauty.

Artemis wasn't naked. She was the maiden goddess and once got a mortal ripped to shreds for seeing her naked.
no they wore tunics

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They competed nude to show off the body rather than to hide it behind clothes. Nudity in public back in ancient times was not a big deal like it is now. Greeks do not train in the nude anymore however.

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Back in Greece those day Greeks competed naked because the people thought that the naked body of athletes was a thing of beauty. because of their naked body they were as noble as their philosophers.

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The athletes usually competed naked, not only as the weather was appropriate but also as the festival was meant to celebrate, in part, the achievements of the human body. Olive oil was occasionally used by the competitors, not only to keep skin smooth but also to provide an appealing look for the participants. Competitors may have worn a kynodesme to restrain the penis.

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Because one of the men got hurt & the one in charge MADE all the people ( men only played ) that were involved played , Nude, or Stark.

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