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Ancient Greece: Homer
In the Western classical tradition, Homer (play /ˈhoʊmər/; Ancient Greek: Ὅμηρος, Hómēros) is the author of the Iliad and the Odyssey, and is revered as the greatest ancient Greek epic poet. These epics lie at the beginning of the Western canon of literature, and have had an enormous influence on the history of literature.When he lived is unknown. Herodotus estimates that Homer lived 400 years before himself. -
Olympioc Games website: History
Held in Olympia Greece. Were a series of athletic competitions held for representatives of various city-states of Ancient Greece held in honor of Zeus. Only free men who spoke Greek took part. Limited events: Chariot, wrestling, runnning & throwing events.The prizes for the victors were wreaths of laurel leaves. Wikipedia -
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