The Olympic Games were held in honor of Zeus, the king of the gods and goddesses in Greek mythology.

The original purpose of the Olympic Games was to honor the gods, particularly Zeus, and to showcase athletic skills.

The first recorded Olympic Games were held in 776 BC in Olympia, Greece.

The marathon was not part of the ancient Olympic Games. It was introduced in the modern Olympic Games in 1896.

The ancient Olympic Games lasted for five days.

Only free citizens of Greece were allowed to participate in the ancient Olympic Games.

The prize for winning an event in the ancient Olympic Games was a wreath of olive leaves.

The modern Olympic Games were first held in 1896 in Athens, Greece.

Pierre de Coubertin is known as the father of the modern Olympic Games.

14 countries participated in the first modern Olympic Games.

The United States has hosted the most Olympic Games, with four Summer Games and four Winter Games.

Michael Phelps has won the most Olympic gold medals, with 23 gold medals.

The motto of the Olympic Games is "Citius, Altius, Fortius", which means "Faster, Higher, Stronger" in Latin.

The symbol of the Olympic Games is five interlocking rings, representing the five continents of the world.

The next Olympic Games will be held in 2024 in Paris, France.