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The Ancient Olympic Games (Ancient Greek: Ὀλυμπιακοὶ Ἀγώνες, Olympiakoì Agónes) were a series of athletic competitions among representatives of city-states and were one of the Panhellenic Games of Ancient Greece.
The Olympics were of fundamental religious importance, featuring sporting events alongside ritual sacrifices honouring both Zeus (whose famous statue by Phidias stood in his temple at Olympia) and Pelops, divine hero and mythical king of Olympia.
In ancient Greek religion and mythology, the twelve Olympians are the major deities of the Greek pantheon, commonly considered to be Zeus, Poseidon, Hera, Demeter, Aphrodite, Athena, Artemis, Apollo, Ares, Hephaestus, Hermes, and either Hestia or Dionysus. [2]
25 de mai. de 2013 · Zeus was the king of the 12 Olympian gods and the supreme god in Greek religion. Zeus is often referred to as the Father, as the god of thunder, and the 'cloud-gatherer'. Zeus controlled the weather and offered signs and omens. Zeus generally dispensed justice, guaranteeing order amongst both the gods and humanity from his seat high on Mt. Olympus.
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- Zeus is the supreme god of Greek mythology, leader of the 12 Olympian gods.
- Zeus became a god because he was the son of the divine Titans Cronus and Rhea. Zeus escaped his father who wanted to kill him and then defeated him...
- Zeus had many children but the most important were: Apollo, Athena, Hephaistos, Ares, Artemis, Hermes, Dionysos, Persephone, Hercules, and Perseus.
10 de jun. de 2020 · Home Mythology. Who Were the 12 Olympians of Greek Mythology? In ancient Greek mythology, 12 Olympian gods and goddesses ruled over human affairs – and enjoyed parties, fights, and torrid love affairs, from their palace on Mount Olympus. Jun 10, 2020 • By Marian Vermeulen, BA History and Philosophy.
29 de jan. de 2023 · Zeus, King of the Greek Gods, was said to have taken up residence in Olympia around 1200BC when the Eleans conquered the surrounding area. The fearsome deity marked his ascension by hurling a thunderbolt into the sacred grove from his home atop Mount Olympus.
8 de mai. de 2024 · ancient Greek civilization. boxing. horse racing. hellanodikai. Olympic truce. On the Web: The Met - The Ancient Olympics and Other Athletic Games (May 08, 2024) ancient Olympic Games, quadrennial athletic event that was held in Olympia, Greece, from 776 bce to about 393 ce.
