The Ancient Olympics
Today being a significant day for the modern Olympics, I have some pictures about the ancient Olympics — and a question.
Opening parade
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Running
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Wrestling
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Chariot racing
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The winner
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I have no idea — please explain this.
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Tags: 2016 Chicago Olympics, 2016 Olympics, 2016 Rio Olympics, Ancient Olympics, Chariot racing, pankration
Try this article on the grooming of athletes, especially p. 14 (in the Haworth pdf at the top of the page).
http://traumwerk.stanford.edu:3455/31/326
So the athlete on the left is infibulating. Interesting cultural practice indeed.