Panathenaic Games
The Panathenaic Games (Ancient Greek: Παναθήναια) were held every four years in Athens in Ancient Greece from 566 BC to the 3rd century AD. These Games incorporated religious festival, ceremony (including prize-giving), athletic competitions, and cultural events hosted within a stadium. == History == The Panathenaic festival was formed in order to honor the goddess Athena who had become the patron deity of Athens after having a competition with the god Poseidon where they were to win the favor of the Athenian people by offering the people gifts.