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Maidens of Hellas!

Honor Hera, the queen of the gods,
by participating in the Maidens’ Race.

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Where:

The Olympic Stadium
What:

One footrace, with three classes for participants–girls, teenagers, and young women

Course:
A single length of the racecourse

Prizes:

Olive wreaths, just like those presented to Olympic winners, as well as a part of the cow sacrificed to Hera.
Religious events:

The presentation of a new peplos to Hera at the Temple of Hera and a sacrifice of cows at the Hera Altar, both in the Altis.

 

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