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Pythian History V1

Pythian History V1

Hardcover

PhilosophyFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1169818153
ISBN13: 9781169818156
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 648
Weight: 3.90
Height: 1.38 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Pythian History V1 is a book written by William D. Kennedy. It is a historical account of the Pythian Games, which were athletic and artistic competitions held in ancient Greece every four years in honor of the god Apollo. The book covers the period from the founding of the games in the 6th century BC to the end of the 4th century BC. It provides a detailed description of the various events that took place during the games, including chariot races, foot races, wrestling, boxing, and musical competitions. The book also explores the social and political context in which the games were held, and the role they played in the cultural life of ancient Greece. It is an important resource for scholars of ancient Greek history and culture, as well as for anyone interested in the history of sports and competition.1904. Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766158535. Volume 1 of 2. These volumes contain the life, death and burial of the founder of the Order, Justus H. Rathbone; the birth and progress of the Order; the creation of the Supreme Lodge and a review of its conventions since 1868; the Supreme Constitutions; incorporation of the Supreme Lodge; the creation of the Supreme Tribunal and its sittings, together with the story of the introduction of the Order into all the states, districts and territories in the United States of American, on the North American continent; the provinces, districts and territories of the Dominion of Canada; the Republic of Mexico; the Island of Cuba; the Hawaiian Islands and the Philippines.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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