Officials who participated in this event included the purple-robed Hellanodikai, and prophecies were
Officials who participated in this event included the purple-robed Hellanodikai, and prophecies were interpreted by members of the Lamides and Klytiades families. Participants in this event took oaths before the statue of Zeus Horkios, and during this event participants proceeded from the Prytaneion to the Altis. There, one hundred oxen would be sacrificed before the dolichos, diaulos, and (*) stadion took place. Statues of Zeus at this event's site were funded by the fines levied to cheaters during this event. For 10 points, identify this festival established in 776 B.C. in its namesake location, the chief of the Greek games held in honor of Zeus.
Officials who participated in this event included the purple-robed Hellanodikai, and prophecies were interpreted by members of the Lamides and Klytiades families.
Ancient Olympic Games [accept Olympics]