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Olympic Games
Were originally open only to competitors of pure Hellenic descent, and the reward of the victors was but a wreath of wild olive, though to this their fellow-citizens added more substantial honors; they consisted of foot and chariot races, and feats of strength as well as dexterity. See Olympia.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Language
- Category: Encyclopedias
- Organization: Project Gutenberg
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