By Hadrianus Hous
Isthmian Games start!The Isthamian games have finally begun! Come watch your famous athletes that have compete in the sport events again. So come to Corinth and watch the exciting games begin! The Isthmian Games is sports event where men all over Greece come to participate. The games are dedicated to the God Poseidon The Isthmain Games are held every other year and was named after isthmus of Corinth. It was reputed as originated as funerals games for Melicertes, founder and king of Corinth. The events that take place in the Isthmain Games are chariot races, pankration, wrestling, and boxing. However, there are also musical and poetical events which women can take participate in. So get your ready to go to Corinth to watch or participate for the Isthmain Games. We hope you have a wonderful time there. |
First Olympic Games kick off!
The first Olympic games kick off in the city of Athens in honor of the god Zeus! Who will win the right to pronounce themselves as victorious? Click to have an inside look on this amazing event
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Panathaic Games begin!
It's that time of year again! The Panathaic games are back on schedule! For all the sports fans out there, this is an opportunity to see your favourite Olympic athletes compete in a religious way! For those who don't know, he Panatheniac Games is a massive religious festival and it is not to be mistaken with the Olympic games. It is held in Athens every four years and the people will sacrifice one hundred oxens to the Goddess Athena. The Panathenaic Games were founded by Erechtheus seven hundred twenty nine years before the Olympics and is split into three sections: music, sports, and traditional Athenian sports and is restricted to only Athenian citizens. From the staff at Golden Fleece News, we wish the Panathenaic Athletes the best of luck as they compete for victory! |