In honor of whom were the holidays held in Ancient Greece?

The ancient Greeks celebrated the Olympic Games four years later in honor of Zeus.

The first games began in 776 BC. For five days they competed at the speed of chariot driving. Sports competitions were not forgotten either. The time allotted for the competition was sacred.

In Greece, they celebrated in honor of the god Poseidon. The holidays took place in the middle of summer from 582 to our time. Inhabitants competed in chariot races, gymnastics and playing musical instruments among the pine trees on the Isthmus of Corinth a year later.

In honor of Apollo, they competed from 586 to our time. Then they also competed in sports games, but mainly played musical instruments.

Near the town of Nemea, they competed in the summer and a year later in the winter, also in honor of Zeus.

The birth of the goddess Athena was solemnly celebrated. Horse races took place, played musical instruments, competing in the game. The holiday ended with a common meal.

In honor of the god Dionysius was celebrated in the spring at the temple of Dionysius. They made sacrifices and acted out scenes.