Classical Studies 2300 Study Guide - Final Guide: Isthmian Games, Pythia, Panhellenic Games

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City state of elis controlled olympia: controlled games from 776 660 bce, conflict with pisa as to who controlled the games (pisa had control from 660 572) Temple of hera was built in this period: elis officially regained control in 470"s. Had both a practice and scacred track (one for practice and one for competition -> religious aspect. Third area the square post competition training. The agora or hippodrome (training for elian horses: evaluated athletes for qualification to compete in games, point is to prove your worth, hellanodikai to athletes: if you have worked so as to be worthy of going to. Stadion in offseason was used to plant wheat or for grazing cattle. Soon he became better known than the victors. Plato was humble at the games and did not speak of his high status (refer to passage) Participation at the games: real aristocrat is the spectator, because they get to sit there and watch and be entertained.

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