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Batfan13 at 05:18, 3 May 2026

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	Zeus' numerous extra-marital dalliances with mortal women provoked the rage of the very jealous Hera. They also resulted in the birth of many Greek heroes.		Zeus' numerous extra-marital dalliances with mortal women provoked the rage of the very jealous Hera. They also resulted in the birth of many Greek heroes.

	Zeus would often transform himself for the purpose of seduction. For example, he approached {{Wiki\|Antiope of Thebes\|Antiope}} as a satyr, transformed into a swan for [[Leda (mythology)\|Leda]], and changed into a bull for [[Europa (mythology)\|Europa]]. Sometimes he even inpersonated other humans, like when he appeared to ~~{{Wiki~~\|Alcmene}} as her husband {{Wiki\|Amphitryon}} - an act of deception that lead to the birth of Herakles.		Zeus would often transform himself for the purpose of seduction. For example, he approached {{Wiki\|Antiope of Thebes\|Antiope}} as a satyr, transformed into a swan for [[Leda (mythology)\|Leda]], and changed into a bull for [[Europa (mythology)\|Europa]]. Sometimes he even inpersonated other humans, like when he appeared to [[Alkmene\|Alcmene]] as her husband {{Wiki\|Amphitryon}} - an act of deception that lead to the birth of Herakles.

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	The seven wonders of the ancient world is a list of seven remarkable constructions from antiquity. The oldest version of this list dates back to the 2nd-1st centuries BCE, and is attributed to {{Wiki\|Antipater of Sidon}}.		The seven wonders of the ancient world is a list of seven remarkable constructions from antiquity. The oldest version of this list dates back to the 2nd-1st centuries BCE, and is attributed to {{Wiki\|Antipater of Sidon}}.

	Incredily, the oldest of these wonders is also the only one to have survived: the [[Great Pyramid of Giza]]. All the others were destroyed, including the [[Lighthouse of Alexandria]], the {{Wiki\|Mausoleum at Halicarnassus\|Mausoleum at Halikarnassos}}, the {{Wiki\|Temple of Artemis}} at {{Wiki\|Ephesus\|Ephesos}}, the {{Wiki\|Hanging Gardens of Babylon}}, and the {{Wiki\|Colossus of Rhodes}}.		Incredily, the oldest of these wonders is also the only one to have survived: the [[Great Pyramid of Giza]]. All the others were destroyed, including the [[Lighthouse of Alexandria]], the {{Wiki\|Mausoleum at Halicarnassus\|Mausoleum at Halikarnassos}}, the {{Wiki\|Temple of Artemis at Ephesus\|Temple of Artemis}} at {{Wiki\|Ephesus\|Ephesos}}, the {{Wiki\|Hanging Gardens of Babylon}}, and the {{Wiki\|Colossus of Rhodes}}.

	The Colossus of Rhodes was the last built, in 280 BCE, and the one with the shortest lifespan, as it was destroyed by an earthquake about 50 years later.		The Colossus of Rhodes was the last built, in 280 BCE, and the one with the shortest lifespan, as it was destroyed by an earthquake about 50 years later.

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	The seven wonders of the ancient world is a list of seven remarkable constructions from antiquity. The oldest version of this list dates back to the 2nd-1st centuries BCE, and is attributed to {{Wiki\|Antipater of Sidon}}.		The seven wonders of the ancient world is a list of seven remarkable constructions from antiquity. The oldest version of this list dates back to the 2nd-1st centuries BCE, and is attributed to {{Wiki\|Antipater of Sidon}}.

	Incredily, the oldest of these wonders is also the only one to have survived: the [[Great Pyramid of Giza]]. All the others were destroyed, including the [[Lighthouse of Alexandria]], the {{Wiki\|Mausoleum at Halicarnassus\|Mausoleum at Halikarnassos}}, the {{Wiki\|Temple of Artemis}} at {{Wiki\|Ephesos}}, the {{Wiki\|Hanging Gardens of Babylon}}, and the {{Wiki\|Colossus of Rhodes}}.		Incredily, the oldest of these wonders is also the only one to have survived: the [[Great Pyramid of Giza]]. All the others were destroyed, including the [[Lighthouse of Alexandria]], the {{Wiki\|Mausoleum at Halicarnassus\|Mausoleum at Halikarnassos}}, the {{Wiki\|Temple of Artemis}} at {{Wiki\|Ephesus\|Ephesos}}, the {{Wiki\|Hanging Gardens of Babylon}}, and the {{Wiki\|Colossus of Rhodes}}.

	The Colossus of Rhodes was the last built, in 280 BCE, and the one with the shortest lifespan, as it was destroyed by an earthquake about 50 years later.		The Colossus of Rhodes was the last built, in 280 BCE, and the one with the shortest lifespan, as it was destroyed by an earthquake about 50 years later.

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	[[Diagoras]] of [[Rhodes]], meanwhile, won the boxing event in Olympia in 464 BCE, and his two sons and two grandsons were also Olympic victors.		[[Diagoras]] of [[Rhodes]], meanwhile, won the boxing event in Olympia in 464 BCE, and his two sons and two grandsons were also Olympic victors.

	But perhaps the most famous athlete from antiquity was the boxer [[Theagenes of Thasos]]. In Olympia, he won the boxing event in 480 BCE, and the pankration event in 476 BCE. He also won ten times at the ~~{{Wiki\|~~isthmian Games}}, nine times at the {{Wiki\|Nemean Games}}, and three times at the ~~{{Wiki\|~~Pythian Games}}, in addition to winning several other regional games. After his death, Theagenes was made a hero by his [[Thasos\|countrymen]], who honored him with a cult.		But perhaps the most famous athlete from antiquity was the boxer [[Theagenes of Thasos]]. In Olympia, he won the boxing event in 480 BCE, and the pankration event in 476 BCE. He also won ten times at the [[isthmian Games]], nine times at the {{Wiki\|Nemean Games}}, and three times at the [[Pythian Games]], in addition to winning several other regional games. After his death, Theagenes was made a hero by his [[Thasos\|countrymen]], who honored him with a cult.

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	According to Pausanias, the Heraion was filled with several statues and votive offerings. Besides statues of Hera and Zeus, there was also a marble statue of [[Hermes Trismegistus\|Hermes]] holding an infant [[Dionysos]] – a masterpiece of the famous sculptor [[Praxiteles]] which has survived to the present day. Other statues mentioned by the traveler have disappeared, including statues of the ~~{{Wiki\|~~Hesperides}}, [[Athena]], [[Apollo]], Demeter, [[Kore]], and more.		According to Pausanias, the Heraion was filled with several statues and votive offerings. Besides statues of Hera and Zeus, there was also a marble statue of [[Hermes Trismegistus\|Hermes]] holding an infant [[Dionysos]] – a masterpiece of the famous sculptor [[Praxiteles]] which has survived to the present day. Other statues mentioned by the traveler have disappeared, including statues of the [[Hesperides]], [[Athena]], [[Apollo]], Demeter, [[Kore]], and more.

	Pausanias also described different offerings, such as the chest of {{Wiki\|Kypselos}}, the first tyrant of [[Korinth]]. When Kypselos was a baby, his mother put him in this chest to hide him from the {{Wiki\|Bacchiadae\|Bacchiadai}}, who were seeking to consolidate their power in the city. As thanks to the gods, Kypselos later dedicated the chest to Olympia.		Pausanias also described different offerings, such as the chest of {{Wiki\|Kypselos}}, the first tyrant of [[Korinth]]. When Kypselos was a baby, his mother put him in this chest to hide him from the {{Wiki\|Bacchiadae\|Bacchiadai}}, who were seeking to consolidate their power in the city. As thanks to the gods, Kypselos later dedicated the chest to Olympia.
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	The sanctuary of Olympia is an ancient religious place. Long before the creation of the Games, the Altis was home to an oracle of [[Gaia (deity)\|Gaia]]. Gaia was a Greek primordial deity who was seen as the personification of the [[Earth]]. Her oracle was later supplanted by an oracle of Zeus Ouranos, though it's possibly the two co-existed for a time.		The sanctuary of Olympia is an ancient religious place. Long before the creation of the Games, the Altis was home to an oracle of [[Gaia (deity)\|Gaia]]. Gaia was a Greek primordial deity who was seen as the personification of the [[Earth]]. Her oracle was later supplanted by an oracle of Zeus Ouranos, though it's possibly the two co-existed for a time.

	The Oracle of Zeus also eventually disappeared, probably because of the development of other major oracular sites like [[Delphi]] and ~~{{Wiki\|~~Dodona}}. However, divination continued to be practiced in Olympia in the form of soothsayers.		The Oracle of Zeus also eventually disappeared, probably because of the development of other major oracular sites like [[Delphi]] and [[Dodona]]. However, divination continued to be practiced in Olympia in the form of soothsayers.

	Soothsayers were among the principal priests in Olympia. They engaged in a practice called hieroscopy, in which they studies the entrails of sacrificed animals to interpret the thoughts of Zeus.		Soothsayers were among the principal priests in Olympia. They engaged in a practice called hieroscopy, in which they studies the entrails of sacrificed animals to interpret the thoughts of Zeus.

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 Hera played a part in several myths. One such famous story is the {{Wiki|Judgement of Paris}}, a beauty contest between [[Aphrodite]], Hera, and Athena.
-During the [[Peleos]], all the gods were invited except [[Eris]], the goddess of discord. When she decided to come anyway, she was turned away on the order of Zeus. Angered, Eris threw a golden apple into the celebration with an inscription that read "to the fairest", or "to the most beautiful". Aphrodite, Hera, and Athena all claimed to be the fairest, and thus the rightful owner of the apple. Non wanted to arbirate the goddesses' argument, so Zeus asked Hermes to bring them to [[Mount Ida]] to be judged by [[Paris (mythology)|Paris]], the son of the [Troy|Trojan]] king [[Priam (mythology)|Priam]].
+During the Peleos, all the gods were invited except [[Eris]], the goddess of discord. When she decided to come anyway, she was turned away on the order of Zeus. Angered, Eris threw a golden apple into the celebration with an inscription that read "to the fairest", or "to the most beautiful". Aphrodite, Hera, and Athena all claimed to be the fairest, and thus the rightful owner of the apple. Non wanted to arbirate the goddesses' argument, so Zeus asked Hermes to bring them to [[Mount Ida]] to be judged by [[Paris (mythology)|Paris]], the son of the [[Troy|Trojan]] king [[Priam (mythology)|Priam]].
 Each goddess tried to sway Paris with a promise. Hera promised he would rule [[Asia]], Athena offered him wisdom, fame and glory, and Aphrodite promised to make [[Helen of Troy|Helen of Sparta]] – the most beautiful mortal in the world – his wife. Paris chose Aphrodite, and the other goddesses, enraged, brought about the [[Trojan War]].
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 *'''Barnabas:''' ''Hello again! I hoped you enjoyed your visit, and feel a little bit closer to the gods. Well, as close as a mortal can get. Is there anything else you'd like to do?''

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 [[Phidias' Workshop, Olympia|This workshop]] was built for the renowned [[Phidias]] after his work on the [[Akropolis Sanctuary|Akropolis]] of [[Athens]].
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 On the fifth and final day of the [[Olympic Games]], victors attended a ceremony where they were crowned with olive wreathes and showered in flowers.
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-*'''Barnabas:''' ''The sanctuary of Olympia was dedicated to Zeus, king of the gods. It had close connections to the divine, as you will see very soon. I'll come find you when you're done, and we can talk about what you've learned.''
+*'''Barnabas:''' ''The sanctuary of Olympia was dedicated to [[Zeus]], king of the gods. It had close connections to the divine, as you will see very soon. I'll come find you when you're done, and we can talk about what you've learned.''
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'''Discover Olympia's splendor under the watchful eye of the gods.'''

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*'''Barnabas:''' ''Welcome, friend, to this especially sacred part of the Olympian sanctuary!''

("Who are you?")
*'''Barnabas:''' ''My name is [[Barnabas]], and I am a ship captain. Don't be fooled by my scarred eye. Though I've seen my share of combat, I mostly stick to trading these days. Well, trading and introducing visitors like you to wonderful sites like this.''

("What do you think of this place?")
*'''Barnabas:''' ''This place is practically vibrating with divine energy. I feel like if I look over my shoulder right now, Zeus will be staring back at me!''

("Let's begin the tour.")
*'''Barnabas:''' ''The sanctuary of Olympia was dedicated to Zeus, king of the gods. It had close connections to the divine, as you will see very soon. I'll come find you when you're done, and we can talk about what you've learned.''

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|-|Olive Tree of Zeus=
|-|Pelops, the Legendary Founder=
|-|Heraion=
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|-|Hekatomb=
|-|Temple of Zeus=
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|-|Chryselephantine Statue of Zeus=
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*'''Barnabas:''' ''Hello again! I hoped you enjoyed your visit, and feel a little bit closer to the gods. Well, as close as a mortal can get. Is there anything else you'd like to do?''

("I'm ready for the quiz.")

("Take on the next suggested tour.")

("Take me on a random tour.")

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*'''Barnabas:''' ''Farewell for now, my friend!''

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	The list of Olympic winners is known mainly from two sources: [[Pausanias (geographer)\|Pausanias]] and [[Eusebius]]. By cross-referencing these sources with other documents, we know that there were approximately 3,500 winners from 776 BCE to 277 BCE. However, only about 800 of these people are officially known.		The list of Olympic winners is known mainly from two sources: [[Pausanias (geographer)\|Pausanias]] and {{Wiki\|Eusebius}}. By cross-referencing these sources with other documents, we know that there were approximately 3,500 winners from 776 BCE to 277 BCE. However, only about 800 of these people are officially known.

	Amongst the victors were several remarkable athletes, such as Kallias of [[Athens]]. Kallias not only won the [[pankration]] event 472 BCE, but he was also the first Athenian to win at each of the four {{Wiki\|Panhellenic Games}}.		Amongst the victors were several remarkable athletes, such as Kallias of [[Athens]]. Kallias not only won the [[pankration]] event 472 BCE, but he was also the first Athenian to win at each of the four {{Wiki\|Panhellenic Games}}.
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	According to Pausanias, the Heraion was filled with several statues and votive offerings. Besides statues of Hera and Zeus, there was also a marble statue of [[Hermes Trismegistus\|Hermes]] holding an infant [[Dionysos]] – a masterpiece of the famous sculptor [[Praxiteles]] which has survived to the present day. Other statues mentioned by the traveler have disappeared, including statues of the {{Wiki\|Hesperides}}, [[Athena]], [[Apollo]], Demeter, [[Kore]], and more.		According to Pausanias, the Heraion was filled with several statues and votive offerings. Besides statues of Hera and Zeus, there was also a marble statue of [[Hermes Trismegistus\|Hermes]] holding an infant [[Dionysos]] – a masterpiece of the famous sculptor [[Praxiteles]] which has survived to the present day. Other statues mentioned by the traveler have disappeared, including statues of the {{Wiki\|Hesperides}}, [[Athena]], [[Apollo]], Demeter, [[Kore]], and more.

	Pausanias also described different offerings, such as the chest of [[Kypselos]], the first tyrant of [[Korinth]]. When Kypselos was a baby, his mother put him in this chest to hide him from the {{Wiki\|Bacchiadae\|Bacchiadai}}, who were seeking to consolidate their power in the city. As thanks to the gods, Kypselos later dedicated the chest to Olympia.		Pausanias also described different offerings, such as the chest of {{Wiki\|Kypselos}}, the first tyrant of [[Korinth]]. When Kypselos was a baby, his mother put him in this chest to hide him from the {{Wiki\|Bacchiadae\|Bacchiadai}}, who were seeking to consolidate their power in the city. As thanks to the gods, Kypselos later dedicated the chest to Olympia.

	The temple also contained the disc of Iphitos, which was inscribed with the truce put in place by the [[Elis\|Eleans}} during the Olympic Games. Finally, there was the gold and ivory table of Kolotes, where the olive wreaths intended for Olympic victors were displayed.		The temple also contained the disc of Iphitos, which was inscribed with the truce put in place by the [[Elis\|Eleans}} during the Olympic Games. Finally, there was the gold and ivory table of Kolotes, where the olive wreaths intended for Olympic victors were displayed.
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	Hera played a part in several myths. One such famous story is the {{Wiki\|Judgement of Paris}}, a beauty contest between [[Aphrodite]], Hera, and Athena.		Hera played a part in several myths. One such famous story is the {{Wiki\|Judgement of Paris}}, a beauty contest between [[Aphrodite]], Hera, and Athena.

	During the Peleos, all the gods were invited except [[Eris]], the goddess of discord. When she decided to come anyway, she was turned away on the order of Zeus. Angered, Eris threw a golden apple into the celebration with an inscription that read "to the fairest", or "to the most beautiful". Aphrodite, Hera, and Athena all claimed to be the fairest, and thus the rightful owner of the apple. Non wanted to arbirate the goddesses' argument, so Zeus asked Hermes to bring them to [[Mount Ida]] to be judged by [[Paris (mythology)\|Paris]], the son of the [[Troy\|Trojan]] king ~~[[Priam (mythology)~~\|Priam]].		During the Peleos, all the gods were invited except [[Eris]], the goddess of discord. When she decided to come anyway, she was turned away on the order of Zeus. Angered, Eris threw a golden apple into the celebration with an inscription that read "to the fairest", or "to the most beautiful". Aphrodite, Hera, and Athena all claimed to be the fairest, and thus the rightful owner of the apple. Non wanted to arbirate the goddesses' argument, so Zeus asked Hermes to bring them to [[Mount Ida]] to be judged by [[Paris (mythology)\|Paris]], the son of the [[Troy\|Trojan]] king {{Wiki\|Priam}}.

	Each goddess tried to sway Paris with a promise. Hera promised he would rule [[Asia]], Athena offered him wisdom, fame and glory, and Aphrodite promised to make [[Helen of Troy\|Helen of Sparta]] – the most beautiful mortal in the world – his wife. Paris chose Aphrodite, and the other goddesses, enraged, brought about the [[Trojan War]].		Each goddess tried to sway Paris with a promise. Hera promised he would rule [[Asia]], Athena offered him wisdom, fame and glory, and Aphrodite promised to make [[Helen of Troy\|Helen of Sparta]] – the most beautiful mortal in the world – his wife. Paris chose Aphrodite, and the other goddesses, enraged, brought about the [[Trojan War]].
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	Zeus' numerous extra-marital dalliances with mortal women provoked the rage of the very jealous Hera. They also resulted in the birth of many Greek heroes.		Zeus' numerous extra-marital dalliances with mortal women provoked the rage of the very jealous Hera. They also resulted in the birth of many Greek heroes.

	Zeus would often transform himself for the purpose of seduction. For example, he approached {{Wiki\|Antiope of Thebes\|Antiope}} as a satyr, transformed into a swan for [[Leda (mythology)\|Leda]], and changed into a bull for [[Europa (mythology)\|Europa]]. Sometimes he even inpersonated other humans, like when he appeared to [[Alcmene]] as her husband [[Amphitryon]] - an act of deception that lead to the birth of Herakles.		Zeus would often transform himself for the purpose of seduction. For example, he approached {{Wiki\|Antiope of Thebes\|Antiope}} as a satyr, transformed into a swan for [[Leda (mythology)\|Leda]], and changed into a bull for [[Europa (mythology)\|Europa]]. Sometimes he even inpersonated other humans, like when he appeared to {{Wiki\|Alcmene}} as her husband {{Wiki\|Amphitryon}} - an act of deception that lead to the birth of Herakles.

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	'''Learn More:'''		'''Learn More:'''
	The seven wonders of the ancient world is a list of seven remarkable constructions from antiquity. The oldest version of this list dates back to the 2nd-1st centuries BCE, and is attributed to [[Antipater of Sidon]].		The seven wonders of the ancient world is a list of seven remarkable constructions from antiquity. The oldest version of this list dates back to the 2nd-1st centuries BCE, and is attributed to {{Wiki\|Antipater of Sidon}}.

	Incredily, the oldest of these wonders is also the only one to have survived: the [[Great Pyramid of Giza]]. All the others were destroyed, including the [[Lighthouse of Alexandria]], the {{Wiki\|Mausoleum at Halicarnassus\|Mausoleum at Halikarnassos}}, the {{Wiki\|Temple of Artemis}} at {{Wiki\|Ephesos}}, the {{Wiki\|Hanging Gardens of Babylon}}, and the {{Wiki\|Colossus of Rhodes}}.		Incredily, the oldest of these wonders is also the only one to have survived: the [[Great Pyramid of Giza]]. All the others were destroyed, including the [[Lighthouse of Alexandria]], the {{Wiki\|Mausoleum at Halicarnassus\|Mausoleum at Halikarnassos}}, the {{Wiki\|Temple of Artemis}} at {{Wiki\|Ephesos}}, the {{Wiki\|Hanging Gardens of Babylon}}, and the {{Wiki\|Colossus of Rhodes}}.