[sotd] April 6, 2004 [The Real Story of the Ancient Olympic Games]
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Site of the Day for Tuesday, April 6, 2004
The Real Story of the Ancient Olympic Games
Today's site from the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and
Anthropology offers an informative look at the history of the Olympic games
in ancient Greece. This being a Summer Olympic year, Gentle Subscribers may
enjoy this fascinating refresher on the story of the ancient games.
"Were the ancient games better than ours? More fair and square? More about
sports and less about money? Are modern games more sexist? More political?
Have we strayed from the ancient Olympic ideal? ... During this Olympic
season, you may hear from announcers, critics, commentators and even
athletes that the Olympic games are too commercial, too political, too
"professional". It's easy to assume that the ancient Olympic Games were
different, that ancient Greek athletes were pure in mind and body, that
they trained and competed for no other reason than the love of physical
exercise, fair competition and to honor their gods. But is this really
true?" - from the website
The presentation explores topics such as whether ancient competitors were
amateurs or pros, the position of female athletes and the political and
commercial nature of the ancient games. Maps, diagrams and graphics of
ancient coins and statues are included, along with a panoply of interesting
trivia, such as the meaning for the ancient Greek word "athlete". A helpful
glossary as well as external resource links are also provided.
Sprint to the website for the historical perspective on the ancient Olympic
games at:
http://www.museum.upenn.edu/new/research/Exp_Rese_Disc/Mediterranean/Olympic
s/olympicintro.shtml
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A.M. Holm
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