After attending one of these events, Cimon Coalemus or the Simple was allowed by Peisistratus to return from exile and regain his property.
After attending one of these events, Cimon Coalemus or the Simple was allowed by Peisistratus to return from exile and regain his property. Thucydides tells of Sparta being fined an exorbitant 2,000 minae or 200,000 drachma in relation to this event. Heralds announcing these events were known as spondophoroi. In Against Ctesiphon, Aeschines compared Demosthenes gaining a (*) crown for his services to Athens to someone who "successfully intrigued" for a crown at these events. These events were ended in 394 AD by Theodosius. Before both the Eleusinian mysteries and these events, a special peace amongst all Greek city states was proclaimed. The statue of Zeus was presided over these events. For 10 points, name these events that saw athletes compete every four years.
After attending one of these events, Cimon Coalemus or the Simple was allowed by Peisistratus to return from exile and regain his property.
Olympic Games [accept Olympics]