Conflict and Competition: Agon in Western Greece Selected Essays from the 2019 Symposium on the Heritage of Western Greece

• Main Author: Reid, Heather L. (auth)
• Other Authors: Serrati, John (auth), Sorg, Tim (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Parnassos Press - Fonte Aretusa 2020
• Series: Heritage of Western Greece
• Subjects: Western philosophy: Ancient, to c 500; Ancient history: to c 500 CE; Literary studies: classical, early & medieval; Philosophy; History; Classical Studies; Language & Literature
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In 2004, the city of Athens hosted the Olympiakoi Agōnes, the Olympic Games. But the word 'games' almost trivializes the ancient concept of agōn, which transcends sport, drama, war, and even philosophical debate. The agōn deemed characteristic of ancient Greek culture has roots in the e...