C'hoarioù Olimpek an Henamzer : diforc'h etre ar stummoù
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'''C'hoarioù Olimpek an Henamzer''' ([[henc'hresianeg]] τὰ Ὀλύμπια, ''ta Olympia''; Ὀλυμπιακοὶ Ἀγῶνες ([[Katharevousa]]), Ολυμπιακοί Αγώνες ([[Dimotiki]])
to assert dominance over their rivals. Politicians would announce political alliances at the Games, and in times of war, priests would offer sacrifices to the gods for victory. The Games were also used to help spread Hellenistic culture throughout the Mediterranean. The Olympics also featured religious celebrations and artistic competitions. A great statue of [[Zeus]], one of the [[seven wonders of the ancient world]] was erected in Olympia to preside over the Games. Sculptors and poets would congregate each olympiad to display their works of art to would-be patrons.
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