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Tanglin LibGuides: Year 5: Ancient Greece: Ancient Olympics

Ancient Olympics: A Journey to the Birth of Athletics Step into the world of ancient Greece and explore the roots of the Olympic Games. Discover how these legendary competitions shaped history, celebrating strength, honor, and unity. #ancientolympics #greekhistory #olympicgames #ancientgreece #historylovers #historicalfacts #cultureandheritage #learnoninstagram #viralposts #alexvv

The Olympics, as they exist today, are but a shadow of their former glory. Though there are more activities and participants in the modern games, they do little to entice and arouse the Greek concept of glory and pride that once made them renowned throughout the ancient world.

The ancient Olympics of Greece differed considerably from the modern international games, which focus on athleticism.

Ancient Olympics: A Journey to the Birth of Athletics Step into the world of ancient Greece and explore the roots of the Olympic Games. Discover how these legendary competitions shaped history, celebrating strength, honor, and unity. #ancientolympics #greekhistory #olympicgames #ancientgreece #historylovers #historicalfacts #cultureandheritage #learnoninstagram #viralposts #alexvv

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By Marcia Lee, Serials Specialist The Olympic Games first came to be in 776 BC, though they were a far cry from the games & events we watch today. Exactly how the first Olympic Games originate…

"The first ancient Olympic games were held in 776 BC in Olympia, on the first full moon after the summer solstice (around mid-July). The ancient town of Olympia was named after Mount Olympos, though it is nowhere near it. Mount Olympos is the highest mountain in Greece, and in Greek mythology, it was considered as being home to the gods and goddesses, and the Sanctuary of Zeus."

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Pheidippides (c. 520 - 490 B.C.) or Philippides is the central figure in a story that was the inspiration for a modern sporting event, the marathon race. Pheidippides is said to have run from Marathon to Athens to deliver news of a military victory against the Persians at the Battle of Marathon.

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Here's all the background info and practical advice for you need to plan your visit to the Ancient Olympic Stadium in Greece

This early game is a relay race. Running was one of the most popular games because it was one of the easiest. This is a team event where you have to toss a baton to one of your teammate while they run and then they had it off to the next person, as demonstrated in this photo.

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Naked runners, deadly competitions and banquets to honor the gods: The original Olympics were far different from the modern Games