Nemean 9
Isthmian 2
Olympian 6-------------- " 468.
Pythian 4 }------------- " 466.
" 5 }
Olympian 7-------------- " 464.
" 13-------------- " 464.
Nemean 7
" 3
" 4
" 6
" 8
Olympian 9-------------- " 456.
Isthmian 6
Olympian 4 }------------ " 452.
" 5 }

The Olympic games were held once in four years, in honour of Zeus. The
prize was a wreath of wild olive.

The Pythian games were held once in four years, in honour of Apollo.
The prize was a wreath of bay.

The Nemean games were held once in two years, in honour of Zeus. The
prize was a wreath of wild parsley.

The Isthmian games were held once in two years, in honour of Poseidon.
The prize was a wreath of wild parsley or of pine.