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The Zanes were bronze statues of Zeus placed at the entrance to the stadium in Olympia. They were paid for with the fines collected from athletes who cheated in the Olympic Games. Each pedestal was inscribed with the name of the disgraced athlete, serving as a lasting warning to others about the importance of fair play. The Zanes highlighted the strong values of honesty and sportsmanship in ancient Greek athletics and played an important role in reminding participants that victory must be earned through skill and integrity.
