Olympian Games (Noun)
Meaning
The ancient Panhellenic celebration at Olympia in honor of Zeus; held every 4 years beginning in 776 BC.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The ancient Olympic Games were a major event in ancient Greece, attracting athletes and spectators from all over the country.
- Winning an event at the Olympian Games was considered the greatest honor an athlete could achieve in ancient Greece.
- The Olympic truce was a tradition during the Olympian Games where all conflicts between city-states would be put on hold.
- Female spectators were strictly forbidden from attending the Olympian Games, and only men were allowed to participate in the events.
- According to legend, the Olympian Games were founded by Zeus himself, who was said to have raced his horses on the very track where the games were held.