KIN 2501 Lecture : Kins 2501 Notes
15 Mar 2019
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Patroclus important role in the ancient olympic games. Words & terms associated with the games state of sparta in the early days of the ancient olympic games. Ekecheiria: a sacred treaty among the greek city-states; guaranteed the sanctity of the temple area of olympia and free passage to and from olympia for everyone participating in or attending the olympic games. Paidotribe: similar to a modern-day all-around physical educator; represented a coach before specialized coaching made its appearance in ancient greece. Hera: queen of all gods; races for women were held in her honor; zeus" wife. Zeus: greek supreme god who the games were held in honor for. Pindar: celebrates the work of gymnastes in his forty-four odes to the victors of the. 5th century b. c. crown festivals; praises wrestling coach melesias; most famous poet of ancient games; got people interested in the games. Flutist: provided musical accompaniment; recorded during the long jump.
