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Combat Sports in the Ancient World

- Competition, Violence, and Culture

About Combat Sports in the Ancient World

A study of the practice of combat sports in the ancient civilizations of Greece, Rome and the Near East. The author discusses topics such as the function of competition and violent games in ancient society, the significance of combat sport in myth and literature, and their cultic functions.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780300063127
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 220
  • Published:
  • April 25, 1995
  • Dimensions:
  • 160x226x13 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 350 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: March 15, 2025

Description of Combat Sports in the Ancient World

A study of the practice of combat sports in the ancient civilizations of Greece, Rome and the Near East. The author discusses topics such as the function of competition and violent games in ancient society, the significance of combat sport in myth and literature, and their cultic functions.

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