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"From a very remote period, the Greeks had been accustomed to engage in contests of strength and agility during their times of festivity, and also at the funerals of distinguised persons. Iphitus conceived the idea of establishing a periodical festival in his own dominions, for the celebration of these ancient games, and of religious rites in honor of Jupiter and Hercules; and, having obtained the authority of the Delphinian oracle for carrying his design into execution, he instituted the festival, and appointed that it should be repeated every fourth year, at Olympia, a town of Elis." — Goodrich, 1844

Victors at the Olympic Games

"From a very remote period, the Greeks had been accustomed to engage in contests of strength and agility…

The common pheasant of Europe is prized as a game bird, and prefers to make its home in marshes, thickets, and other wet areas.

Pheasant of Europe

The common pheasant of Europe is prized as a game bird, and prefers to make its home in marshes, thickets,…

Something, such as a game, toy, or problem, that requires ingenuity and often persistence in solving or assembling.

Vessels Puzzle

Something, such as a game, toy, or problem, that requires ingenuity and often persistence in solving…

A pair of American quails, esteemed as a game bird.

American Quails

A pair of American quails, esteemed as a game bird.

A bird belonging to the grallatores or waders.

Ruff Fowl

A bird belonging to the grallatores or waders.

An illustration of a wild turkey.

Wild turkey

An illustration of a wild turkey.

A simulated military operation, carried out to test the validity of a war plan or operational concept: in its simplest form, two opposing teams of officers take part, and when necessary, military units of the required strength are employed.

Naval Wargame

A simulated military operation, carried out to test the validity of a war plan or operational concept:…

An illustration of a boy and woman playing croquet.

Woman & Boy Playing Croquet

An illustration of a boy and woman playing croquet.

An illustration of two women playing chess.

Women Playing Chess

An illustration of two women playing chess.