Think you're an expert in the ways of the Greek games?

A site of Greek games, the archeologists concluded from this and written sources, was like a festival grounds and the events were accompanied by religious rites.

Though there were a few rather half-hearted boxing and wrestling bouts, Roman games never possessed the athletic nature of Greek games.

Think you're an expert in the ways of the ancient Greek games that spanned more than a millennium?

This game was apparently a Romanized version of a Greek game called phaininda.

Greek games, which were bloodless athletic contests, had inspired him.

Of all the festivals involving Greek games, these were the most like initiations because participation in them was restricted to young boys and excluded adults.

The earliest Greek games struck a different note, opening with the athletes filing in solemn procession before a 43-foot gold and ivory statue of Zeus.

All the Greek games were performed in the nude.

You will have your Greek games still," she said, "and your festival in the manner of your people.