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]]>The Greek city-states often engaged in wars, conflicts, and diplomatic disagreements. But that would all stop for the Olympics. Every participating city-state had to agree to a truce that lasted for one month.
Every man who had a status of a free citizen could take part in the Olympics. Women were not allowed to compete except as horse owners in chariot racing events. Women-only games, called Heraean Games in honor of goddess Hera, were established in the 6th century BC.
The first 12 Ancient Olympics only featured one event. The participants competed in “stade,” which was essentially a foot race. The number of events steadily increased later on, with up to 20 events being held at a single Olympics in later years.
Any actions that would give a competitor an unfair advantage were frowned upon. Those caught cheating would be severely punished by public whipping.
There could only be one winner of the event and there was no recognition for those coming second or third. The prize for the winner was an olive wreath made out of leaves and flowers taken from a sacred tree.
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]]>The Greek city-states often engaged in wars, conflicts, and diplomatic disagreements. But that would all stop for the Olympics. Every participating city-state had to agree to a truce that lasted for one month.
Every man who had a status of a free citizen could take part in the Olympics. Women were not allowed to compete except as horse owners in chariot racing events. Women-only games, called Heraean Games in honor of goddess Hera, were established in the 6th century BC.
The first 12 Ancient Olympics only featured one event. The participants competed in “stade,” which was essentially a foot race. The number of events steadily increased later on, with up to 20 events being held at a single Olympics in later years.
Any actions that would give a competitor an unfair advantage were frowned upon. Those caught cheating would be severely punished by public whipping.
There could only be one winner of the event and there was no recognition for those coming second or third. The prize for the winner was an olive wreath made out of leaves and flowers taken from a sacred tree.
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]]>The post Top 5 Fun Facts About Ancient Olympic Games appeared first on History Chronicle.
]]>The Greek city-states often engaged in wars, conflicts, and diplomatic disagreements. But that would all stop for the Olympics. Every participating city-state had to agree to a truce that lasted for one month.
Every man who had a status of a free citizen could take part in the Olympics. Women were not allowed to compete except as horse owners in chariot racing events. Women-only games, called Heraean Games in honor of goddess Hera, were established in the 6th century BC.
The first 12 Ancient Olympics only featured one event. The participants competed in “stade,” which was essentially a foot race. The number of events steadily increased later on, with up to 20 events being held at a single Olympics in later years.
Any actions that would give a competitor an unfair advantage were frowned upon. Those caught cheating would be severely punished by public whipping.
There could only be one winner of the event and there was no recognition for those coming second or third. The prize for the winner was an olive wreath made out of leaves and flowers taken from a sacred tree.
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]]>The post Top 5 Fun Facts About Ancient Olympic Games appeared first on History Chronicle.
]]>The Greek city-states often engaged in wars, conflicts, and diplomatic disagreements. But that would all stop for the Olympics. Every participating city-state had to agree to a truce that lasted for one month.
Every man who had a status of a free citizen could take part in the Olympics. Women were not allowed to compete except as horse owners in chariot racing events. Women-only games, called Heraean Games in honor of goddess Hera, were established in the 6th century BC.
The first 12 Ancient Olympics only featured one event. The participants competed in “stade,” which was essentially a foot race. The number of events steadily increased later on, with up to 20 events being held at a single Olympics in later years.
Any actions that would give a competitor an unfair advantage were frowned upon. Those caught cheating would be severely punished by public whipping.
There could only be one winner of the event and there was no recognition for those coming second or third. The prize for the winner was an olive wreath made out of leaves and flowers taken from a sacred tree.
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