The Panathenaic Games were:

A. part of a festival that honored the goddess Athena.

B. held every four years to pay tribute to Zeus.

C. a drama competition that lasted for days at a time.

D. athletic events that only women could participate in.

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Alvaro Woodward

27 May, 06:55

The Panathenaic Games were:

A. part of a festival that honored the goddess Athena.

B. held every four years to pay tribute to Zeus.

C. a drama competition that lasted for days at a time.

D. athletic events that only women could participate in.

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Bailee Duke · Answer 1

Option: A. part of a festival that honored the goddess Athena.

Explanation:

The Panathenaic Games were conducted every four years in Athens to the honor of the goddess Athena who become the patron of Athens. They were sporting events held as part of the local Panathenaia religious celebrations. The Panathenaic Games were unique and held a number of musical, athletic, and equestrian events where men and youths participated. Athletic victors were awarded large vessels full of olive oil.

The Panathenaic Games were:A. part of a festival that honored the goddess Athena.B. held every four years to pay tribute to Zeus.C. a drama competition that lasted for days at a time.D. athletic events that only women could participate in.

The Panathenaic Games were:

A. part of a festival that honored the goddess Athena.

B. held every four years to pay tribute to Zeus.

C. a drama competition that lasted for days at a time.

D. athletic events that only women could participate in.