The ancient Olympics were more of a religious festival rather than an athletic event. The games were held to commemorate Greek god Zeus. During those times, on the middle day of the Olympics, 100 oxen would be sacrificed to god Zeus. In the modern times, Olympic games are held with the same purpose.
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