Classical Studies 2300 Lecture 9: Lecture 9 Slides classics

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

Document Summary

Greek athletes as heroes and ancient gymnasion culture -more than victory-: Of all the institutions of the ancient world the least known, the least studied and perhaps the most fruitful; the institution which best explains the greatness of classical times [coubertin, olympism, p. 270] Palaistra-gymnasion at olympia 4th century bce: (slide 4 map) Paradromis outdoor practice track beside the xystos. Vitruvius (ancient architect)- behind the xystos, a stadium is to be planned so that large crowds can watch the athletes in comfort . Just a practice track not where athletes would compete, needed to build stands for audience to watch athletes practicing not even just in competitions. First he put on his zoma (girdle), then he gave him the well cut himantes of a field dwelling ox. then the two belted up and went into the middle of the agon. (iliad 23. Boxers fresco, akrotiri, thera (santorini) 16th century bce.