Unmarried women had their own festival at Olympia every four years. This was called the Heraean Games. It was held in honour of Hera, Zeus's wife. Winners were given crowns of special olive ...

Unmarried women had their own festival at Olympia every four years. This was called the Heraean Games and was held in honour of Hera, Zeus's wife. Winners were awarded crowns of sacred olive ...

Women were generally prohibited from competing and even attending the games, with few exceptions, such as priestesses.