The Ancient Olympic Games - 9780714119854

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.

• | By (Author): Judith Swaddling
• | Publisher: British Museum Press
• | Publication Date: Sep 19, 2011
• | Country of Publication: United Kingdom
• | Number of Pages: 120 pages
• | Language: Unknown
• | Binding: Softback
• | ISBN-10: 0714119857
• | ISBN-13: 9780714119854