Jeff Watson

Classics 301

ANCIENT OLYMPIA


The Ancient Olympic Games

The Art of Ancient Olympia

Here is an aerial view  of  the  countryside surrounding  ancient Olympia

"No contest than Olympia greater to sing."
                                  -Pindar, 776 BC

"Fair, market, acrobats, fun and thieves"
              -Menander, Athenian Playwright 394 AD

"The Wreath or Death"
              - Common oath among athletes

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