Olympic Games
Publié le 22/02/2012
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Greek The principal athletic
meeting of the ancient Greeks held every four years.
In mythology, it is said to have been instituted by
Pelops to honor the god Zeus. According to tradition,
the first games were held in 776 b.c.
Only Greek men were allowed to compete and
the rivalry was ferocious, for while no gold medals
were awarded, the winners received great honor and
prestige.
The site of the games, on a flat plain at the meeting
of two rivers, is in northwest Peloponnesus, part
of the territory of Elis.
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- Olympic Games Greek The principal athletic meeting of the ancient Greeks held every four years.
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