Great Panathenaia - Events - Wrestling Flashcards
1
Q
Who was believed to have introduced wrestling and how?
A
Theseus after he defeated king Cercyon
2
Q
What would competitors attempt to do to their opponent?
A
Get the down onto their back or shoulder - called a fall
3
Q
How many falls until the contest was over?
A
3
4
Q
How would they make it harder?
A
Cover themselves on oil
5
Q
What weren’t they allowed to do?
A
Bite, kick or punch
