In 776 BC the first Olympic Games was held at the foot of Mount Olympus to honour the Greeks' chief God, Zeus . The Greeks emphasized physical fitness and strength in their education of the youth. Therefore, contests in running, jumping, discus and javel
In 776 BC the first Olympic Games was held at the foot of Mount Olympus to honour (尊敬) the Greeks' chief God Zeus (宙斯). The Greeks emphasized (强调) physical fitness and strength in their education of the youth. Therefore contests in running jumping discus (铁饼) and javelin (标枪)...
According to the legend, the altar of Zeus stood on a spot struck by a thunderbolt, which had been hurled by the god from his throne high atop Mount Olympus, where the gods assembled. Over time, the Games flourished, and Olympia became a central site for the worship of Z...
In 776 BC the first Olympic Games was held at the foot of Mount Olympus to honour (尊敬) the Greeks' chief God, Zeus (宙斯). The Greeks emphasized (强调) physical fitness and strength in their education of the youth. Therefore, contests in running, jumping, discus (铁饼) and javelin (...