The Olympics and Philosophy
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 only glory for their country, but lucrative en
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The Olympics and Philosophy
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 only glory for their country, but lucrative en
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780813136486 |
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Publisher: | University Press of Kentucky |
Publication date: | 07/27/2012 |
Series: | The Philosophy of Popular Culture |
Pages: | 308 |
Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 9.20(h) x 1.20(d) |
Age Range: | 18 Years |
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