One of the major spectacular sporting events – the
Olympics - is carried out once in four years where the finest
athletes from all over the world participate. The game originated a
long time back in ancient Greece. The exact reason for the origin
of the games is not known. According to one of the legends, it is
believed that it was founded in honor of Zeus- the father of Greek
Gods and Goddesses. It is said that Zeus fought his father, Kronos
to take control over the World, and was fought on the top of a
mountain. Zeus won and consequently, a temple and a mighty statue
were built in the valley in his honor, the valley which is called
Olympia. Religious festivals began to be celebrated there as people
came to that place to worship Zeus, eventually which led to the
famous Olympic Games. One of the noted features of these games was
the Olympic Truce whereby during the peace of the game to be
maintained so that the athletes could travel safely to and from the
event
