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Presenting a survey of sports in ancient Greece, this work describes ancient sporting events and games. It considers the role of women and amateurs in ancient a
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The Ancient Greek Athletics offers the most comprehensive collection to date of primary sources in translation for the study of ancient Greek athletics. Because
Greek Athletics and the Genesis of Sport
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Pages: 184
Authors: David Sansone
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Type: BOOK - Published: 1992-12-22 - Publisher: Univ of California Press

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How is sport in contemporary society related to sport in earlier civilizations? Why is the expenditure of energy involved in sport considered exhilarating, whil
Contemporary Athletics & Ancient Greek Ideals
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Authors: Daniel A. Dombrowski
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Despite their influence in our culture, sports inspire dramatically less philosophical consideration than such ostensibly weightier topics as religion, politics
Ancient Greek Athletics
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