In Praise of Greek Athletes

Author	: Peter J. Miller
Publisher	: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages	: 219
Release	: 2024-05-09
ISBN-10	: 9781009365956
ISBN-13	: 1009365959
Rating	: 4/5 (56 Downloads)

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Download or read book In Praise of Greek Athletes written by Peter J. Miller and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2024-05-09 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comparative analysis of epinikian song and inscribed epigram, especially their integration with the proclamation of athletic victory.

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