In the context of the ancient Olympics, what role, if any, did women have at Olympia-could they participate in some way?
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There was a way for women to take part in the Olympic Games. Although they could not show up and drive, if they were wealthy enough, they could enter a chariot team to compete in the games. Greek women held athletic competitions at Olympia to honor the goddess Hera, Zeus's sister as well as his wife. The Heraian Games included footraces for virgins. In addition to footraces, there were exhibitions of dancing.
Spartan women received extensive training in sports and participated in rigorous exercises. Spartan law giver Lykourgos ordered that Spartan women should do no less bodybuilding than the men and proclaimed that making the women compete in races would be of significant benefit. According to Plutarch (c. A.D. 100), Lykourgos ordained that virgins in Sparta not only compete in footraces but also wrestle and throw the discus.
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A. Each student is challenged academically and prepared for success in college or further study and for employment and participation in a global environment. B. Each student is actively engaged in learning and is connected to the school and broader community. C. Each student is happy and productive in the school community. D. Each student enters school healthy and learns about and practices a healthy lifestyle.
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1. Risk of acquiring an STI may be reduced by abstinence, mutual monogamy, or using a condom every time. 2. Condoms are 100 percent effective in preventing STIs or pregnancy. 3. A condom should be put on before penetration, even if ejaculation is not planned. 4. When putting on a condom, avoid leaving air in the tip. 5. When using a condom, withdraw while the penis is still erect.