Lecture 1 Flashcards
What does agonism mean?
competitive spirit / striving for excellence
Mesopotamia means …
the land b/w 2 rivers
In the epic of Gilgamesh, we might have found evidence of
wrestling
Concerning th egyptian sports, sports and hunting were used for what purpose?
for own propaganda, to show superiority mainly
Minoans were situated on an island named … and were known for … and peaceful society (maybe)
Crete and seafaring
Name the sports and entertainment that were practived by the Minoans
Boxing, running (runner’s ring), dancing, bull sports. (minoan like minotaur)
What is a rython
It’s a drinking vessel
Symbolism of the bull
fertility and power, people who can control the bulls are well known and respected. It’s a reaffirmation of status.
Where did sports happened for the minoan society?
in the central court in Knossos
Who conquered the Minoans?
the Mycenaeans
the Mycenaeans were considered / characterized as a … society
militaristic society
what does basileis mean?
warlords
How did the basileis showed their influence and power?
through races, sponsor the athletes, host games, building monuments
Bronze age collapse may have been caused by what?
could be eathquakes, volcanic activities, big fucking war or the sea people.
The big three societies that collapsed in the bronze age was
the mycenaeans, the minoans and the egyptians.
