Download - Ancient Olympic Games
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How it all began…
• The Ancient Olympic games were said to be part of a religious festival in honor of the almighty Greek god, Zeus; originally held in the Sanctuary of Zeus in Olympia.
• The sanctuary had gotten its name from Mt. Olympos, said to be the home of all the greatest Greek gods and goddesses.
• The very first Olympic games was held somewhere around 776 B.C.