Classical Studies 1000 Lecture Notes - Panhellenic Games, Chariot Racing, Mid Day
2 Mar 2013
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Most women were not allowed to attend the olympics. It was held in the gymnasium or the. Every was naked they workout, compete, and got an edu- cation. Plato believed in training the body and mind. Greeks wanted everyone to see their nude, athletic body. Athletics, gymnasium for the sake of com- petition. Isonomia: its when everyone is equal un- der greek law. People who are tough and can handle pain is the values taught. He comes from athens and doesn"t un- derstand greek athletics. Panhellenic games: the circuit was played once a year. Swore seeing greeks, not being criminals or training past 10 month were allowed participating. Meat set aside fro the banquet after the olympics. Day two was for a 4 horse chariot race. Day 2 midday: pentalathon; discus throw, long jump, and javelin. Day 4 mid day: wrestling ( best of 3 falls), boxing ( almost naked, till giving up or be- ing co-ed. )
