The Ancient Olympic Games were made a part of the religious festival in the honour of which mythological deity______________________?
Correct answer: C. Zues
- A. Heracles
- B. Eros
- C. Zues
- D. Perseus
Explanation
The ancient Olympic Games were held in honour of Zeus, the chief Greek god, at his sanctuary in Olympia. Heracles and Perseus were mythological heroes, while Eros represented love.
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