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5 days ago · General Information about Olympia. Olympia is located at the foot of Mount Cronio, named after Cronos (father of Zeus) and on the right side of the river Alfeo, so the constructions that still prevail from the imposing temple to Zeus, and the parts that are in ruins, are intermingled with a beautiful landscape full of nature, which makes Olimpia a spectacular destination where the past and the ...
1 day ago · The ancient Olympics were held every four years between August 6 and September 19 during a religious festival dedicated to Zeus. The Games were named for their location at Olympia, a sacred site located near the western coast of the Peloponnese peninsula in southern Greece. Related: Ancient Greek Athletes Who Defined the Olympic Games
4 days ago · 01. Originating in 776 BC, the Ancient Greek Olympics were initially a one-day event, eventually expanding to span several days by the 5th century BC. 02. Held in Olympia, these games were dedicated to Zeus, the king of the Greek gods. Athletes competed for glory and the favor of the gods.
1 day ago · The Statue of Zeus at Olympia. The Statue of Zeus at Olympia was a colossal figure of the Greek god Zeus, created by the renowned sculptor Phidias. Housed in the temple of Zeus in Olympia, Greece, the statue was made of ivory and gold, depicting Zeus seated on a throne. Standing over 40 feet tall, the statue was a marvel of ancient sculpture ...
3 days ago · In the western Peloponnese, Olympia stands as a significant archaeological site in Greece. It is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is renowned as the birthplace of the Olympic Games. The remains include ancient temples, a stadium, and museums, once home to the statue of Zeus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
4 days ago · According to Homer (Odyssey, VIII 306), there is not sufficient evidence to say that Zeus was the father of Hephaestus (although he refers to him in such way). Hera is not mentioned as the mother. According to Hesiod (Theogony, 927-928), Hera gave birth to Hephaestus on her own as revenge for Zeus giving birth to Athena without her (Zeus lay ...
5 days ago · An almost identical example found in the Museum at Olympia bears the inscription “Miltiades offered (me) to Zeus,” suggesting it was a votive offering by the Athenian general Miltiades after the Battle of Marathon of 490 BC. The Corinthian helmet is undeniably the most characteristic type of Greek helmet. Its introduction in the late 8th ...
