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Festivals:
The ancient Athenians had various festivals that honor the gods/goddess. An example of this is the Olympic games which are held every four years and this event honored the king of the gods Zeus. Another festival that was important to the Athenians was the Panathenaea. The Panathenaea was celebrated every four years and it was a time for worshiping the city-states protector ancient Athens, Athena. This ceremony also included musical contest between city-states and the reading of well known poems. The Panathenaea was held in the city of Athens.
The ancient Athenians had various festivals that honor the gods/goddess. An example of this is the Olympic games which are held every four years and this event honored the king of the gods Zeus. Another festival that was important to the Athenians was the Panathenaea. The Panathenaea was celebrated every four years and it was a time for worshiping the city-states protector ancient Athens, Athena. This ceremony also included musical contest between city-states and the reading of well known poems. The Panathenaea was held in the city of Athens.