This event was overseen by men called Hellanodikai. This event, which supposedly originated in 776 BC, included the pankration and the stadion.
This event was overseen by men called Hellanodikai. This event, which supposedly originated in 776 BC, included the pankration and the stadion. This event was later imitated by "Nemean," "Pythian," and "Isthmian" events. This event was marked by a sacred (*) truce called ekecheiria. Most of Pindar's poetry was commissioned after this event. Myron's statue Discobolus traditionally depicts a participant in this event. An olive wreath was awarded at this Panhellenic event, which originated the pentathlon. The temple of Zeus was honored every four years by—for 10 points—what Ancient Greek athletic competition?
This event was overseen by men called Hellanodikai. This event, which supposedly originated in 776 BC, included the pankration and the stadion.
Olympic Games [or Olympias; or Olympiad; accept Olympian Games] &lt;JR&gt;