Answer:
they were created to honor Zeus
Explanation:
In Ancient Greece Zeus was considered as the protector of men and the king of other Gods.
Between the period of 776 B.C.E. and 395 C.E, The people of ancient Greek decided to held out sporting Event in order to Honor Zeus with the hope that He continue granted their society with strength and protection.
The events were notorious among European region as something that can united the people regardless of their difference in culture and ethnicities. In 1924, the first international Olympic was held for the very same purpose.
