Sacrifice 2

Sacrifice 2

Sacrifice made to the gods of the underworld, such as Hades, were performed in the evening. The animals chosen were usually black and would be completely burned in a pit. Cultic activities could also include prayer, washing, processions, races and other contests. One contest which has survived the passage of time is the Olympics. Every four years the Greeks observed a festival to Zeus in the Western Peloponnese, which included Olympic games. This is the entranceway to the original Olympic Stadium in Olympia. This began in 776BC! [BM] {ED}