Many events and traditions of today’s culture are directly patterned on those of Greece. Athletic events are no exception. The Olympic Games, one of the most treasured traditions of the world, are a direct descendant of the Olympic Games of ancient Greece. There are many similarities and differences between the Games today and the Games in Greece.
In ancient Greece athletic festivals were just as much part of the culture as the world famous philosophers and civic leaders. These festivals were often mixtures of religious ceremony and athletic competitions. Of the four major athletic festivals that dominated the scene (The Pythian Games, The Isthmian Games, The Nemean Games at Nemea, and the Olympic Games), the Olympic Games were t
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