Classical Studies 2300 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Greek Drachma, Ancient Olympic Games, Olympic Truce

• School: Western University
• Department: Classical Studies
• Course: Classical Studies 2300
• Professor: Charles Stocking

Document Summary

Classics lecture 10 slides: ancient athletics and the polis: sport and. Need to be rich enough to dedicate working time to training time: a: idea that everyone can pariticpate, no real requirements, just had to be an ancient greek. None of that the case in ancient world. Vertical: people who are in charge have more power in society in general. Emphasis on victory, risk ones personal well-being and playing in pain. Setting records, defiing the body as a machine. Antagonism to the point that opponents are defined as enemies. Participation model: active participation revolving around social connections, ethic of personal expression, enjoyment, growth, good health. Inclusive participation based on accommodation of difference in skills: democratic decision making structures characterized by cooperations, sharing of power. Interpersonal support around the idea of competing with, not against, others. Strict hierarchy: hellanodikai can whip participants; emphasis on victory: only 1st place victor is acknowledged; opponents treated as enemies, sometimes even killed.