The Greeks Spotlight on Ancient Greeks The Mycenaeans and Homer Greek Settlements The Land of Greece The City-State, Athens Democracy The City at War Naval Warfare Religion and the Gods Temples The Olympic Games The Family Home Greek Women Education Symposium Theaters and Actors Craftsmen Illness and Death Learning and Inventions	Choose a Page:The Olympic GamesStadiumTemple to ZeusCharioteer*Discus*Jumping WeightsHorse RacesChariot Racing Discus The first discuses were flat stones, but by the time of the Olympic games they were bronze.   Previous: Back Book: The Greeks Section: Spotlight on Ancient Greeks Chapter: The Olympic Games