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.
The oral poems were not standardized until which period of time?
the Hellenistic period
What does the shield of Achilles represent.
it represents the pastoral society (the dark age afterward)
Why are gods so involved ?
Sports and religion are very connected. Gods are the cause of everything. It reflects the importance of winning. Being good at sport is crucial because it gives you arete.
What is concept of Xenia?
custom / law about offering hospitality to strangers
Antilochos cheated and almost killed Menelaus. Mene still wanted the prize even though he lost (and he got it) This shows the importance of what?
Fairplay.
When was the Panathanaia created?
around 566 BCE
Who instituted democracy and when?
Kleithenes and around 510 BCE
