The Olympic Games - Correction

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The Olympic Games

A pan-Hellenic event

Festive moments

Celebration of winners

Processions

Truce (no war) during the Olympic Games

from every region of Greece and its colonies

Greek athletes

In Olympia

The different places

Prytaneion

Gymnasium

Stadium

Shrine of Pelops (the first olympic hero)

The Altis

Temple of Zeus and Hera

5 days of sport events

Every four years

A sport event

Pankration (all-in wrestling)

Race in armour

Boxing

Sprint race

Long distance race

Pentathlon (discus, javelin, jumping, running, wrestling)

Horse races

Chariot races

Young athletes (12-18) on the first day, for running, wrestling and boxing

A religious event

Banquets/feasts

Sacrifices

Oath to Zeus (athletes, fathers, trainers)

In honour of Zeus