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Author:   Nikolaos Yalouris ,  Otto Szymiczek
Publisher:   Ekdotike Athenon S.A.
Imprint:   Ekdotike Athenon S.A.
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
ISBN:  

9789602131329

ISBN 10:   9602131322
Pages:   303
Publication Date:   01 December 1994
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Introduction. M. Andronicos, 9; Prehistory of the Games; Athletics in Crete and Mycenae. J. Sakellarakis, 13; Athletics in the Geometric Period, 24; Games and Religion, 36; Athletics and Education; The role of athletics in the education of the young. M. Andronicos, 41; Panhellenic Games. M. Andronicos, 66; The Olympic Games in Ancient Greece; The importance and prestige of the Games. N. Yalouris, 77; Origin and history of the Games. N. Yalouris, 82; The sanctuary of Olympia. N. Yalouris, 88; The organisation of the Games. KI. Palaeologos, 104; The preparation of the athletes. KI. Palaeologos, 114; Rules of the competitions. KI. Palaeologos, 122; An Olympiad. KI. Palaeologos, 128; Honours conferred on the victors. M. Pentazou, 134; Athletics and Poetry. I. Kakridis, 142; Athletics and Art. M. Andronicos, 146; The Events; Running. KI. Palaeologos, 155; Jumping. KI. Palaeologos, 176; The Discus. KI. Palaeologos, 188; The Javelin. KI. Palaeologos, 196; Wrestling. KI. Palaeologos, 202; The Pentathlon. KI. Palaeologos, 214; Boxing. KI. Palaeologos, 216; The Pankration. KI. Palaeologos, 226; Equestrian Events. KI. Palaeologos, 232; Other Sports and Games. Th. Karagiorga-Stathakopoulou, 242; Famous Athletes in Ancient Greece. KI. Palaeologos, 264; Sport in the Hellenistic and Roman Periods; The development of sport in the Hellenistic and Roman Periods. B. Kyrkos, 275; List of Ancient Olympic Victors, 287; Bibliography, 297; List of Illustrations, 299; Index, 300.

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