Classical Studies 2300 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Consualia, Upper Class, Consus
17 Apr 2013
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Hard to convey what they were like. His use of the olympics (by entering the olympics) incorporated his annual readings. His careful attention to the athletics in greek society marked him as being a very candid individual. He use the games for his political advantage. Alexander didn"t have an enthusiasm for athletics. Philip made sure to insert himself into greek athletics for his own purposes. This suit of armour was wore by gladiators. No respectable roman would say this is a real image of gladiatorial combat. Doesn"t capture the roman attitude toward gladiatorial combat. These festivals for the romans, like the greeks, were an opportunity for the community to come together. For many of these days, public officials were not allowed to wear their public uniforms: there were no public buildings open. Women would hold out their hands to be whipped said to help you conceive a child.
