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ipn [44]
3 years ago
6

Why did the ancient Greeks hold the Olympic games?

History
1 answer:
Serggg [28]3 years ago
8 0

Answer:

A. To honor the gods, especially Zeus

Explanation:

The Ancient Greeks held the Olympic games to honor the Gods, especially Zeus.

The Olympics were not only an athletic event, but it was also a religious event to praise their Gods.

It placed special emphasis on Zeus, for example, 100 oxen would be sacrificed to Zeus in the middle of the day during the games.

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