Olympic Games

The Olympic Games of ancient Greece were a series of sporting contests held in celebration of and for Zeus. Originally a festival; later, events such as a footrace, a javelin contest, wrestling matches and chariot racing were added.

Traditionally held in Elis, on the Peloponnese, the Olympic Games were open to contestants from poleis across the ancient Greek world. Due to this, and the fact that they were considered sacred, even during the Peloponnesian War the Games enforced a truce that harshly punished anyone who broke the peace.

History
In 428 BCE, Sparta sent its prospective Pankration champion Testikles to the Olympic Games in Elis. He was escorted there by the Spartan misthios Kassandra and her shipmate Barnabas.

Through unforseen circumstances, Testikles was unable to compete and so Kassandra became Sparta's contender for the Olympic wreath. After defeating Dories of Rhodes, she brought the Olympic wreath home for Sparta.

Appearances

 * ''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey