Greek Honor In The Olympic Games
The Olympic Games are an event athletes train their entire lives for. What some do not know, however, is that the Olympic Games originated in Greece and were held at Olympia, in Zeus’s honor, as he was the God of all Gods. Although there were several events held in other god’s honors, this is the one that is still around, occurring every four years in different parts of the world. Winning or even placing in the events the Olympic Games host is a great honor for yourself and for your country. This is a prime example of how ancient Greece is still portrayed in these events. Honor and glory were a major part of ancient society; hard work resulting in fame that would last long after you were gone. The first documentation of the Olympic Games
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It was not until 1990 that women were allowed to compete in the games. Women made their Olympic debut at the games in Paris, in tennis and golf. One reason women were not allowed to compete until then was in Greece, women were seen as fertile beings, as they essentially are. They were the Greek nation’s only means of reproduction and continuance, but some believed women competing in sports would make them less feminine, result in developing a mass amount of muscles, or even becoming sterile (The Modern Olympic Games, 2012). Slowly, more events became woman accepting, but it was not until almost 4 years ago, in 2012, that women were able to compete in every event the Olympic Games …show more content…
In ancient Greece, countries at war would stop fighting, simply to come together for this event. The Olympic Games were seen as a peaceful time, for everyone to attend and forget any anger towards one another and any current problems. In 1916, 1940, and 1944, however, this was not the case, as the games were not held at all during these times due to WW1 and WW2. Another difference in modern and ancient games is location. In ancient Greece, the Olympic Games were held in Olympia and only there, but nearly every modern day game has been held in a different place all over the world. Very few locations have been revisited during the game’s
It was not until 1990 that women were allowed to compete in the games. Women made their Olympic debut at the games in Paris, in tennis and golf. One reason women were not allowed to compete until then was in Greece, women were seen as fertile beings, as they essentially are. They were the Greek nation’s only means of reproduction and continuance, but some believed women competing in sports would make them less feminine, result in developing a mass amount of muscles, or even becoming sterile (The Modern Olympic Games, 2012). Slowly, more events became woman accepting, but it was not until almost 4 years ago, in 2012, that women were able to compete in every event the Olympic Games …show more content…
In ancient Greece, countries at war would stop fighting, simply to come together for this event. The Olympic Games were seen as a peaceful time, for everyone to attend and forget any anger towards one another and any current problems. In 1916, 1940, and 1944, however, this was not the case, as the games were not held at all during these times due to WW1 and WW2. Another difference in modern and ancient games is location. In ancient Greece, the Olympic Games were held in Olympia and only there, but nearly every modern day game has been held in a different place all over the world. Very few locations have been revisited during the game’s