As religious rituals, rites of passage, and celebrations of the body, athletics were deeply woven into the fabric of ancient Greek life. Modeled after physical

Introduction -- Athletes, Festivals, and The Crown Games -- Olympia and the Olympian Games -- Nemea and the Nemean Games -- Isthmia and the Isthmian Games -- De

Covering important themes and issues which are linked to historic and specific sanctuaries, this book will provide students with an accessible yet authoritative

First Published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

For at least a thousand years Greek cities took part in religious activities outside their territory by sending sacred delegates to represent them. The delegate