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Ancient Athletics

Lecture 9

Rise of Athletic Festivals (continued)

 

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Temple of Zeus at Nemea, ca. 330 B.C.

© David Gilman Romano

 

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Plan of the Sanctuary of Zeus at Nemea

© Stephen G. Miller

 

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Attic Red-Figure Vase Painting, Pelops and Hippodameia, 4th century B.C.

Archaeological Museum, Arezzo

 

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Model of Temple of Zeus at Olympia, ca. 150 B.C.

British Museum #61672

 

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Pelops and Hippodameia, pedimental sculpture: Temple of Zeus at Olympia, ca. 450 B.C.