Panathenaia Scholarship Flashcards
1
Q
What did the most prestigious festivals attract according to Price ?
A
Competitors from all over the Greek world in events such as charity racing, horse racing, athletics and musical events
2
Q
How does Price make a link between modern day sport and Ancient Greek sporting events ?
A
It involved as much local pride as modern day but it belonged to an overtly religious framework
3
Q
Why would cities promote themselves as Panhellenic according to price ?
A
To attract top rank competitors from all over Greece
4
Q
What does Parker argue about the relationship between celebrating religion and celebrating the polis ?
A
- Celebrating religion and celebrating the community/ polis were never perceived the Greeks as two elements in rivalry
- a splendid festival did the polis credit whilst being an expression of piety
5
Q
What does Parker argue processions to be ?
A
Occasions of civic self display
