- Unlike the Modern Olympic Games, only men who spoke Greek were allowed to participate in the Ancient Games.
- Before being able to participate, every participant had to take an oath in front of the statue of Zeus saying that he had been in training for 10 months.
- Over the years, more events were added: boxing (pygme/pygmachia), wrestling (pale), pankration (regulated full-contact fighting, similar to today's mixed martial arts), chariot racing, several other running events (the diaulos, hippios, dolichos, and hoplitodromos), as well as a pentathlon, consisting of wrestling, stadion, long jump, javelin throw and discus throw (the latter three were not separate events).
- It is often said that wars were halted during the Games but this is not true; however, athletes, who were often soldiers, were permitted to leave the army to participate in the Games, and were guaranteed safe passage through enemy territory.
- Participation in the games was limited to male athletes; the only way women were allowed to take part was to enter horses in the equestrian events.
- The athletes usually competed naked, not only as the weather was appropriate but also as the festival was meant to celebrate, in part, the achievements of the human body. Olive oil was occasionally used by the competitors, not only to keep skin smooth but also to provide an appealing look for the participants. Competitors may have worn a kynodesme to restrain the penis.
2006-09-25 21:18:34
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answered by kasiuleczek 4
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Ancient Olympics
- Only Men Competed
- Religious Festival
-One on One events
- Competed naked
- Prize was a laurel wreath
Modern Olympics
- Both sexes compete
- Large monitary gain for city hosting Games and Gold medal winners
- Professionals allowed to compete in their specialty ie Basketball,Tennis, Hockey, Beach Volleyball
- Team Competition allowed
- Many Nation compete now not just Greek Citizens
2006-09-26 04:31:51
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answered by crazycanadien 3
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1. Closets
2. Electronic timers
3. More Nations compete
4. Olympics held all over the world now
5. The need for unreal security in today's times
2006-09-26 01:09:03
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answered by reporebuilder 4
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In ancient Greece all the people performing the games had to be naked. True fact.
2006-09-25 15:48:50
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answered by Anonymous
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