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• The Olympic games were first held in 776 BC in Olympia, Greece. • It was held every four years in Greece and as part of a religious festival. • The games were held to honor _______ , the king of the Greek gods. • Women were not allowed to participate. • Games played include boxing, wrestling, chariot racing, and foot races. • The winner of an Olympic event won an olive branch. • Winners often were honored in their home towns and given large amounts of money. Which of the following words completes the blank in the box above? A. Neptune B. Apollo C. Hercules D. Zeus