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- 3. — a person who trains for and competes in physical sports or games.
- 8. — an offering given up for the sake of something else; in historical contexts, it can mean giving gifts or animals to gods as part of religious rituals.
- 9. — relating to the Panathenaic Games, a festival in ancient Athens held in honor of the goddess Athena that included athletic contests and religious ceremonies (tier 3; specialized historical term).
- 10. — a formal event with set actions and words, often held to celebrate or honor something (for example, opening or closing activities at a sports event).
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- 1. — very old; belonging to a time long ago, often used to describe civilizations, objects, or events from thousands of years in the past.
- 2. — an organized event where people or teams vie against one another to win based on skill, speed, score, or other measures.
- 4. — a temporary stop to fighting or conflict; in the context of the ancient Olympics, city-states agreed to a truce so athletes and spectators could travel safely to the games.
- 5. — a sculpture representing a person or animal, often created to honor or remember someone important.
- 6. — a series of athletic competitions that began in ancient Greece and are now held every four years, where athletes from many countries compete in sports.
- 7. — a building dedicated to worship or religious activities, often important in ancient societies for ceremonies and offerings.
