Video - Bless You and Bare Bodies: Quirky Ancient Greek Customs

Did you know that in ancient Greece, people believed that sneezing was a sign from the gods? They thought that sneezing could expel evil spirits from the body. If someone sneezed, it was customary to say "bless you" to ward off any negative influences. Another interesting fact is that ancient Greeks used to compete in the Olympics completely naked. Athletes would strip down to showcase their physical prowess and honor the gods. Imagine watching a sprint race with everyone in their birthday suits! The ancient Greeks sure had some quirky customs, don't you think? What other strange traditions do you know from ancient civilizations?