The Olympic Games

A religious event

In honour of Zeus

Oath to Zeus (athletes, fathers, trainers)

Sacrifices

Banquets/feasts

A sport event

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

Chariot races

Horse races

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

Long distance race

Sprint race

Boxing

Race in armour

Pankration (all-in wrestling)

In Olympia

Every four years

5 days of sport events

The different places

Temple of Zeus and Hera

The Altis

Shrine of Pelops (the first olympic hero)

Stadium

Gymnasium

Prytaneion

A pan-Hellenic event

Greek athletes

from every region of Greece and its colonies

Truce (no war) during the Olympic Games

Festive moments

Processions

Banquets/feasts

Celebration of winners