Games for the gods : the Greek athlete and the Olympic spirit / John J. Herrmann, Jr. and Christine Kondoleon ; with a foreword by Bill Littlefield.

"Sports were a vital part of daily life in ancient Greece, just as they are in contemporary society. Athletic tournaments were held to venerate the gods and honor local heroes. The Olympic Games were the oldest and most prestigious of four original athletic festivals." "Games for the...

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Main Author: Herrmann, John J., Jr.
Corporate Author: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
Other Authors: Kondoleon, Christine.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boston, Mass. : MFA Publications, a division of the Museum of Fine Arts, [2004]
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Call Number: N8250 .H47 2004
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