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  1. Origin mythology

    To the Ancient Greeks, it was important to root the Olympic Games in mythology. During the time of the ancient … See more

    Ancient Olympic Games - Wikipedia

    • The ancient Olympic Games (Ancient Greek: τὰ Ὀλύμπια, ta Olympia ) were a series of athletic competitions among representatives of city-states and one of the Panhellenic Games of Ancient Greece. They were held at the Panhellenic religious sanctuary of Olympia, in honor of Zeus, and the Greeks gave them a mythological origin. The originating Olympic Ga… See more

    History

    The Olympic games were held to be one of the two central rituals in ancient Greece, the other being the much older religious festival, the Eleusinian Mysteries.
    Areas around the Mediterranean had a long tradition of … See more

    Location

    Olympia lies in the valley of the Alfeiós River (Romanized as Alpheus) in the western part of the Peloponnese, today around 18 km (11 mi) away from the Ionian Sea but perhaps, in antiquity, half that distance. The Altis, as th… See more

     
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  2. Welcome to the Ancient Olympic Games

    WEBLearn about the origins, rules, sports and stars of the Ancient Olympic Games, a sacred festival that lasted for 12 centuries. Discover how the Greeks celebrated their gods, heroes and culture with athletic contests, …

  3. Ancient Olympic Games - World History Encyclopedia

    WEBMar 13, 2018 · Learn about the origins, history and events of the Ancient Olympic Games, the most important cultural event in ancient Greece. …

  4. The Ancient Olympics and Other Athletic Games

    WEBJul 23, 2021 · Learn about the history, events, and myths of the ancient Greek Olympic Games and other festivals from The Met collection. See how athletes trained, competed, and celebrated in ancient Greece with …

  5. The Olympic Games ‑ Locations, Facts, Ancient

    WEBJan 6, 2010 · Learn about the origins, evolution and legacy of the Olympic Games, from ancient Greece to the modern era. Discover the events, symbols, records and controversies of the world's preeminent

  6. The Real Story of the Ancient Olympic Games - Penn …

    WEBLearn about the origins, history, and traditions of the ancient Olympic Games, a religious festival in honor of Zeus. Discover how the modern Olympics were inspired by the ancient ones and how they differ in some …

  7. Olympic History - From Ancient Greek Olympics

    WEBLearn about the origins, mythology, sports events and evolution of the Ancient Olympic Games, held in Olympia, a sacred site of Zeus. Discover how the Games became a cultural and religious festival, attracting …

  8. Events of the Ancient Olympic Games | Britannica

    WEBLearn about the history and types of events in the ancient Olympic Games, which started in 776 BCE and lasted until 393 CE. Find out how athletes competed in discus, long jump, javelin, equestrian, running, boxing,

  9. Ancient Greek civilization - Olympic Games, Sport, …

    WEBAug 13, 2024 · Learn about the history and culture of the Olympic Games, the first recorded sporting event in ancient Greece. Find out how the games evolved, who participated, and what they symbolized for the …

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  11. Ancient Olympic Sports - running, long jump, discus, pankration

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  13. From Myth to Reality: Olympia and the Ancient Greek Olympics

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  20. Olympic Games | History, Locations, & Winners | Britannica

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