The Olympics: From Ancient Greece to the World

Panos Valavanis | August 11th, 2016


Scene of a triumphant athlete, from a 5th century BC red-figure kylix painted by Epictetus. The crowned winner (left) is shown with symbols of victory, ribbons around the body and olive branches. (Louvre Museum, Paris)


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