Olympic Games
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Greek The principal athleticmeeting of the ancient Greeks held every four years.In mythology, it is said to have been instituted byPelops to honor the god Zeus. According to tradition,the first games were held in 776 b.c.Only Greek men were allowed to compete andthe rivalry was ferocious, for while no gold medalswere awarded, the winners received great honor andprestige.The site of the games, on a flat plain at the meetingof two rivers, is in northwest Peloponnesus, partof the territory of Elis.