Olympic Games - how they started

The video discusses the history and origins of the Olympic Games, which began in 776 BC in Olympia, named after the village near Mount Olympus. The games were initially a religious festival honoring Zeus. Other ancient games, such as the Nemean, Isthmian, and Pythian Games, honored different gods like Zeus, Poseidon, and Apollo. These games were part of the Panhellenic cycle, occurring over four years. The Olympic Games were scheduled in summer, with a full moon on the third night to illuminate nighttime celebrations.

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