Olympian Games

Definitions of Olympian Games
  1. noun
    the ancient Panhellenic celebration at Olympia in honor of Zeus; held every 4 years beginning in 776 BC
    synonyms: Olympic Games
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    a festivity in ancient Greece at which competitors contended for prizes
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