Athletics, Gymnastics, and Agon in Plato

• Main Author: Reid, Heather L. (auth)
• Other Authors: Ralkowski, Mark (auth), Zoller, Coleen P. (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; Sports & outdoor recreation; Philosophy; History; Classical Studies; Language & Literature; Cultural Studies
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

In the Panathenaic Games, there was a torch race for teams of ephebes that started from the altars of Eros and Prometheus at Plato's Academy and finished on the Acropolis at the altar of Athena, goddess of wisdom. It was competitive, yes, but it was also sacred, aimed at a noble goal. To win, y...