Olympic Games Archive

Selene – Greek Goddess Of The Moon And Myth About Love, Jealousy And Punishment

AncientPages.com | January 24, 2019

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Her Greek name points to Selene as the moon and is associated with the word 'selas,' which also means 'light'. Her Roman equivalent

Ancient History Facts

Ancient Greek Myth Reveals The Olympic Games Were Founded By A Cheater

AncientPages.com | August 4, 2016

AncientPages.com - Punishment for cheating and bribery in the Olympics of ancient Greece could include fines, public flogging and statewide bans from competition. Ironically, according to ancient Greek mythology,

Ancient History Facts

Tailteann Games: Ancient Irish Version Of The Olympic Games

AncientPages.com | May 15, 2016

Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - The ancient Irish had their own version of the Olympic Games called the Tailteann Games. In an area along the banks of the Blackwater