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Panathenaia
This is held in Athens. The main event is the presentation of a new robe, or peplos, specially woven for the statue of the goddess, Athena. Like a smaller version of the Olympic Games. -
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Dionysia
A joyous spring festival was held in honour of Dionysus in the month of March and lasted several day. -
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Heraia
This is held at Olympia and involves athletic contests. Unlike the male-only Olympic Games, held to honour Zeus, unmarried girls can compete at the Heraia. In honour of the Goddess, Hera -
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Brauronia
This is celebrated in the region of Athens. As part of the worship of the goddess, Artemis, girls act as she-bears. -
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Pythian Games
This festival is held at Delphi. It includes athletic competitions but was originally a musical contest. In honour of the god, Apollo. -
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The Olympic Games
The most famous games held at Olympia, which took place every four years. The ancient Olympics seem to have begun in the early 700 BC, in honour of Zeus. -
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Thesmophoria
This festival is celebrated across Greece. It is for women only and is held in autumn when seeds are sown for next year's harvest. In honour of Demeter -
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Isthmian Games
These games are held at the Isthmus of Corinth, a narrow strip of land separating the Aegean Sea from the Ionian Sea. They are second in importance to the Olympic Games.