Even so, in perhaps the eighth century B.C.E., the Greek poet Homer described a society animated by heroic ideals and a competitive spirit, in which military prowess and athleticism were highly valued.
Izstādē Nīke — spēles un uzvara varēja uzzināt, ka senākās sporta sacīkstes grieķi rīkoja par godu dieviem un kritušajiem varoņiem.