The Olympics and Philosophy
(Part of the The Philosophy of Popular Culture Series)
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It is said the champions of the ancient Olympic Games received a crown of olive leaves, symbolizing a divine blessing from Nike, the winged goddess of victory. While the mythology of the ancient games has come to exemplify the highest political, religious, community, and individual ideals of the time, the modern Olympic Games, by comparison, are widely known as an international, bi-annual sporting event where champions have the potential to earn not...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0813136482
ISBN13:9780813136486
Release Date:July 2012
Publisher:University Press of Kentucky
Length:308 Pages
Weight:1.40 lbs.
Dimensions:1.1" x 6.4" x 9.3"
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