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The motivation for competition initially could be for personal reasons only ( always to be the best and preeminent among all others as Peleus says to his son Achilles, Iliad ). I believe this to be the real reason of the success of the ancient Olympic Games. ... The prize was called "Athlon" a head-wreath of cotinus, i.e.
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www.mlahanas.de/Greeks/Olympic.htm
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The Ancient Olympic Games ... A branch of wild olive was the only official prize for an Olympic winner, but there were also usually some unofficial prizes awarded by his city-state. For example, Athens allowed an Olympic champion to live free of charge in the Pyrtaneum, a special hall set aside for distinguished citizens.
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www.hickoksports.com/history/olancien.shtml
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Athletic games also were an important part of many religious festivals from early on in ancient Greek culture. In the Iliad, the famous warrior Achilles holds games as part of the funeral services for his best friend Patroclus. ... Frequently Asked Questions about the Ancient Olympic Games...
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www.perseus.tufts.edu/Olympics/faq1.html
www.perseus.tufts.edu/Olympics/faq1.html
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these were competitors for the wrestling prize of wild-olive. Damonicus, it is alleged, being exceedingly ambitious that his son should win, bribed the father of Sosander. ... Frequently Asked Questions about the Ancient Olympic Games...
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www.perseus.tufts.edu/Olympics/faq8.html
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The prize of the ancient olympic games was a crown made of olive tree branches and food for life.
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At the first one-day Olympic Games, the only event was a short sprint from one end of the stadium to the ... city-state Ancient Greek cities had their own governments, ... This picture shows a winner at the Games receiving his prize of palm branches. He is also given wool ribbons to tie around his head, arms or legs.
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1. Ancient Olympic Athletes Competed in the Nude ... Milo of Kroton, one of the greatest Ancient Olympic champion. He won the wrestling event 6 times, over the span of 34 years! (Source) ... The very first recorded Ancient Olympic Games took place in 776 BC. The event was a stadion race (a foot race equivalent to a 190-m or...
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www.neatorama.com/2008/08/02/10-fascinating-facts-about...
www.neatorama.com/2008/08/02/10-fascinating-facts-about-the-ancient-olympic-games/
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The honors and prizes that Olympic victors received reflected the philosophy of amateurism central to the Games. In ancient Greece there were two kinds of games: the "stephanos" (sacred) in which the prize was a wreath, and the "thematikoi," in which winners also received a monetary award.
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www.pe04.com/olympic/olympia/prizes_o.php
www.pe04.com/olympic/olympia/prizes_o.php
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To help celebrate the 2008 Summer Olympic Games, we’ll posts some neat facts about the Olympics, starting with this one: 10 Fascinating Facts About the Ancient Olympic Games ... ; Milo of Kroton, one of the greatest Ancient Olympic champion. He won the wrestling event 6 times, over the span of 34 years! (Source)
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