The term 'Greek CONTEST' is composed of two words, AGON and CONTEST. AGON is a Greek word meaning 'CONTEST' or 'STRUGGLE'. It was used in Ancient Greece to refer to any kind of competition, from athletic events to musical performances. The term has been adopted into English to refer to any kind of CONTEST or STRUGGLE. CONTEST is an English word meaning 'a competition between individuals or groups for a prize or reward'. Together, the two words form the term 'Greek CONTEST', which refers to any kind of competition or STRUGGLE that originated in Ancient Greece.