Ancient Olympic Games
The games were first held as a religious festival in honor of Zeus, the father of the Greek Gods and Goddesses. The Sanctuary of Zeus was named after Mt. Olympos, the highest mountain in mainland Greece. When the games fist began to become a recurring event, they occurred every four years for almost twelve centuries. They were then banned and named “pHistorical Records
The first olympic games date back to 776 BC. They took place on the plains of Olympia and they were dedicated to the Olympian Gods.
Olympian Athletes
All free Greek men were signed up to play in the olympic games, regardless of social status. Married women were neither allowed to participate or watch the games. Non married women, however, were welcome to watch.
Growth of the Games
Until 648 BC, when they were extended to three days, the games were a one day event. In the 5th century BC, the Olympics was made to cover five days. The games occur every four years.
Historical Records
The first olympic games date back to 776 BC. They took place on the plains of Olympia and they were dedicated to the Olympian Gods.
Olympian Athletes
All free Greek men were signed up to play in the olympic games, regardless of social status. Married women were neither allowed to participate or watch the games. Non married women, however, were welcome to watch.
Growth of the Games
Until 648 BC, when they were extended to three days, the games were a one day event. In the 5th century BC, the Olympics was made to cover five days. The games occur every four years. first olympics first olympics agan rituals” as different beliefs and religions formed. The world “athlete” in Greek means one who competes for a prize. Only free men were Ancient Olympian athletes. Social status was not a factor when deciding who participates in the games. Separate Olympic festivals were held for Zeus’s