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Spivey, Nigel

The Ancient Olympics

Oxford University Press, 2004

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Year of publication
2004
ISBN
0192804332
Place of printing
Oxford
Author
Spivey, Nigel
Publishers
Oxford University Press
Keyword
ANCIENT GREECE OLYMPIA OLYMPIAN GAMES SPORT ATHLETICS
Cover description
New
Binding description
H
Dust jacket
Yes
State of preservation
New
Binding
Hardcover
Inscribed
No
First edition
No

Description

"This is the first time that the long history of the Olympic institution has been traced with reference to social behaviour, sexual habits, and the aesthetic ideals of Classical antiquity. Were there any direct links between athletics and military training? Why did Greek athletes compete in the nude? How did the Romans change the games? The mythology and archaeology of Olympia is also explored, revealing the ways in which the Greeks elevated sporting prowess to heroic status - and a mode of divine gratification." 296p. illus ( B & W) bibliography.index

Edizione: 1st uk ed.