Question

Write down a detailed note on ancient olympic games

Answer 1

Answer:

the Asian Olympic games were organised in festival for celebration of a and for the newsletter events such as footrace etc

Answer 2

Answer:

The Ancient Olympic Games were a series of athletic competitions between representatives of city-states and one of the Panhellenic Games of Ancient Greece

Explanation:

• The first Olympic Games traditionally date back to 776 BC. The Games were held every four years, or Olympiads, which became a unit of time in historical chronology. Their last recorded celebration was in 393 AD under Emperor Theodosius I, but archaeological evidence indicates that some games were still held after this date.
• The Games probably ended under Theodosius II, possibly in connection with a fire that burned down the temple of Olympian Zeus during his reign.During the celebration of the Games, an Olympic truce was enacted so that athletes could travel from their cities to safety at the Games.
• The prizes for the winners were garlands or crowns of olive leaves. The game became a political tool used by city-states to establish dominance over their rivals. Politicians would announce political alliances at games, and in times of war, priests would offer sacrifices to the gods for victory.
• Religious ceremonies also took place at the Olympics. The statue of Zeus at Olympia was counted among the seven wonders of the ancient world. Sculptors and poets will gather at each Olympiad to display their works of art for the patrons to become.
• The ancient Olympics had fewer events than the modern Games, and only free Greek men were allowed to participate,although the victorious women were chariot owners. Athletes from any Greek city-state and state were allowed to participate, as long as they met the entry criteria.
• The Games were always held at Olympia and not to move between different venues as is the practice with the modern Olympic Games. Winners were honored at the Olympics, and their exploits were written down for generations to come.