The Olympic Games In Antiquity
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Long before modern stadiums and global broadcasts, the ancient Greeks gathered at Olympia every four years to celebrate the most sacred athletic competition the world has ever known — and The Olympic Games in Antiquity brings this magnificent tradition vividly back to life. Tina Zissimou chronicles the origins, rituals, and athletic events of the ancient Olympic Games, transporting the reader to a world where sport was inseparable from religion, politics, and the very identity of Greek civilization. The text details the rigorous training regimes of athletes, the grandeur of the ceremonies honoring Zeus, and the fierce competition that drew competitors from across the Hellenic world, painting an authoritative portrait of one of history's most enduring institutions. Drawing on the rich tradition of classical scholarship, Zissimou presents the Games not merely as athletic contests but as a profound expression of Greek values — the pursuit of excellence, the glory of the human body, and the bonds of a shared culture. Her writing is precise yet accessible, making complex historical and archaeological evidence available to a broad readership. For anyone who has ever watched the Olympic torch ignite and wondered at its ancient origins, this volume offers essential and illuminating answers.
Author: Tina Zissimou
Format: Paperback
Genre: Ancient history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Long before modern stadiums and global broadcasts, the ancient Greeks gathered at Olympia every four years to celebrate the most sacred athletic competition the world has ever known — and The Olympic Games in Antiquity brings this magnificent tradition vividly back to life. Tina Zissimou chronicles the origins, rituals, and athletic events of the ancient Olympic Games, transporting the reader to a world where sport was inseparable from religion, politics, and the very identity of Greek civilization. The text details the rigorous training regimes of athletes, the grandeur of the ceremonies honoring Zeus, and the fierce competition that drew competitors from across the Hellenic world, painting an authoritative portrait of one of history's most enduring institutions. Drawing on the rich tradition of classical scholarship, Zissimou presents the Games not merely as athletic contests but as a profound expression of Greek values — the pursuit of excellence, the glory of the human body, and the bonds of a shared culture. Her writing is precise yet accessible, making complex historical and archaeological evidence available to a broad readership. For anyone who has ever watched the Olympic torch ignite and wondered at its ancient origins, this volume offers essential and illuminating answers.