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In this revised and all-colour edition of her indispensable guide to the ancient Games, Judith Swaddling traces their mythological and religious origins, and describes the events, the sacred ceremony and the celebrations that were an essential part of the Olympic festival.

The Ancient Olympic Games

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A Paperback / softback by Judith Swaddling

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    Publisher: British Museum Press
    Publication Date: 19/09/2011
    ISBN13: 9780714119854, 978-0714119854
    ISBN10: 0714119857
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    Ancient history European history: medieval period, middle ages Sport History of sport

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    Book Synopsis
    In this revised and all-colour edition of her indispensable guide to the ancient Games, Judith Swaddling traces their mythological and religious origins, and describes the events, the sacred ceremony and the celebrations that were an essential part of the Olympic festival.

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