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    What was the penalty for women watching the Ancient Olympic Games?

    Question #6868. Asked by Lindsay. (Oct 11 00 2:21 AM)


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    Oct 28 00, 10:09 AM
    AlisaAndersen

    		The women were forbidden to participate in or even observe the games. Any women discovered there could be thrown off a cliff! The women (young, unmarried ones) competed in a separate series of foot races called the Heraea, named in honor of Hera, the queen of the gods.

    Oct 14 07, 1:37 PM

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