...skill, which, from time to time, were multiplied so as a include almost every mode of displaying bodiy activity. They included races on foot and with horses...leaping, throwing, wrestling, and boxing ; and some in _ which several of these exercises were com'bined, but no combats with any kind of weapon. The equestrian...

...The contests carried on at these games consisted of exhibitions displaying almost every • mode of bodily activity ; they included races on foot, and...combined ; but no combats with any kind of weapon. The contests in the chariot race were naturally confined to the wealthy, but the greatest part were open...

...god. The contests carried on at these games consisted of exhibitions displaying almost every mode of bodily activity ; they included races on foot, and...combined ; but no combats with any kind of weapon. The contests in the chariot race were naturally confined to the wealthy, but the greatest part were open...

...these games in honor of the Olympian Zeus consisted of exhibitions displaying almost every mode of bodily activity ; they included races on foot, and...combined, but no combats with any kind of weapon. Towns and families regarded it as the highest honor for one of their members to gain a victory in any...

...festival of the Greeks, which were instituted for the exhibition of various trials of strength and skill, included races on foot, and with horses and chariots, contests in leaping, throwing, boxing, and wrestling. In the games described by Homer valuable prizes were offered, but after the...

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