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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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      History 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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