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→Ancient Greece: Technically, since this is the Greek version of the mythological hero being referenced, he should be referenced by his Greek name, not his Roman name.
The modern Olympics are named after an [[Ancient Greece|Ancient Greek]] sporting event that was held from 776 B.C. to A.D. 394.
The modern Olympics are named after an [[Ancient Greece|Ancient Greek]] sporting event that was held from 776 B.C. to A.D. 394.
According to a legend, [[Hercules]] built a temple to Zeus and wanted people to come and worship there, so he made a series of games to attract people. This event was so unifying that people started to count time by it.
According to a legend, [[Hercules|Heracles]] built a temple to Zeus and wanted people to come and worship there, so he made a series of games to attract people. This event was so unifying that people started to count time by it.
==Origins==
==Origins==