Classical Studies 2300 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Peribolos, Celery, Origin Story
15 Dec 2017
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Delphi, very popular location even in none event years. Isthmia, a striip of land between teo bodies of water. The peribolos was home to a famous oracle, not a city but it had elected officals. The sanctuary was named after a story invovling ino. Geographically strategic area, so it was often overtaken during times of war. Judges building in elis to be traind by the. The agonthete was choosen, a truce was declared so people could travel safely to the. Atheletes had to arrive to begin training with the other athletes and be pre-approved for the games. Everyone would travel together to olympia, leaving at the same time. Athletes would take an oath to not disgrace the. Olympics, they had been training for 9 months and they were. Judges said an oath that they would nnot be bribed. Athletes said another oath that they would do nothing to harm the.
