Professing Faith: A look back at the original Olympic games

The Olympic Games originated as a religious event in ancient Greece, held in honor of Zeus, with the first recorded games in 776 B.C. Initially featuring only a sprinting race, the games evolved to include various athletic competitions, some of which were quite violent. Women were largely excluded from the events, with few exceptions, until the modern era. The games continued until they were banned by the Christian Emperor Theodosius in 395 A.D. The article also touches on contemporary controversies surrounding the Olympics.

Keywords: Olympic Games, Ancient Greece, Athletics

Source: Redlands Daily Facts

Update At: 8/8/2024