by JudithSwaddling (Author)
A guide to the ancient Olympic Games. It 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. It covers the diet and medical treatment of athletes, sponsorship, patronage, propaganda and revivals of the Games.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 120
Edition: 2
Publisher: British Museum Press
Published: 19 Sep 2011
ISBN 10: 0714119857
ISBN 13: 9780714119854