2006-10-10 11:51:53 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
Since prehistoric years sports played a very significant role in ancient greece.
Used during free time as it is shown on several ancient vases and frescoes (wall pictures in Minoan Crete and Cyclades) see "ταυροκαθάψια"(tavrokathapsia) or picture of "the 2 young box fighters" at Thira (Santorini).
During classic years they were part of Greeks' education ("νους υγιής εν σώματι υγιή"= healthy mind in healthy body).
They promoted the meaning of kind competition (see also olympic games).
They were part of their military education for the preparation of their body.
2006-10-10 20:32:53 · answer #1 · answered by elmamelenia 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The ancient Greeks were huge sports fans. Every four years, the Olympic Games were held in the stadium at Olympia. The best athletes in Greece competed in different events that were a part of religious life. The games began with a sacrifice to the god Zeus. Because the games were religious, anyone who was caught cheating during the games was never allowed to compete again because cheating was considered disrespectful to the gods.
2016-03-28 04:09:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Competitive sports were often used to celebrate a religious festival in Ancient Greece. The Olympics, for example, were a festival of Zeus. They were also used to celebrate a death in a religious way.
2006-10-14 03:59:07 · answer #3 · answered by fjkluth 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gladiator.
2006-10-10 12:03:24 · answer #4 · answered by Sam X9 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋