Ancient olympics

Tanglin LibGuides: Year 5: Ancient Greece: Ancient Olympics

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

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Greeks considered being naked as a heroic state, hence why all athletes competed nude, but to be aroused was seen as a sign of weakness, hence why all Greek heroes have small genitals.

In the month before the ancient Olympics, no wars were permitted so that spectators could travel from across Greece unharmed.

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

Discover the fascinating world of the oldest games of antiquity, from the Olympic Games to ancient football, and their lasting impact on modern sports. Dive in now!

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.

Pankration was one of the most popular combat sports in ancient Greece. It combined two other popular sports of antiquity, wrestling and boxing, but kicking was allowed as well. The name Pankration derived from the ancient Greek words παν and κράτος, which implied that the winner of the sport was the one who had complete power and control of his foes. The participants were called pankratiasts.

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…