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This attractive book presents a general introduction to the Greater Panathenaia, the week-long religious and civic festival held at Athens every four years in honour of the city's patron goddess, Athena.

Table of Contents
Introduction; Historical background; Facilities; Training and trainers; Administration; The program; Musical contests; Athletic contests; Footraces; Hoplite race; Pentathlon; Wrestling, boxing, pankration; Equestrian contests; Special equestrian contests; Tribal events; Torch race; Religious procession; Prizes; Monuments; Democratic Athens.

The Games at Athens

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    A Paperback / softback by Jenifer Neils, Stephen V. Tracy

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      Publisher: American School of Classical Studies at Athens
      Publication Date: 01/09/2003
      ISBN13: 9780876616413, 978-0876616413
      ISBN10: 0876616414
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This attractive book presents a general introduction to the Greater Panathenaia, the week-long religious and civic festival held at Athens every four years in honour of the city's patron goddess, Athena.

      Table of Contents
      Introduction; Historical background; Facilities; Training and trainers; Administration; The program; Musical contests; Athletic contests; Footraces; Hoplite race; Pentathlon; Wrestling, boxing, pankration; Equestrian contests; Special equestrian contests; Tribal events; Torch race; Religious procession; Prizes; Monuments; Democratic Athens.

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