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Olympia and the Olympic Games

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Lecture by Dr. Susan Downie, Carleton University

Did you know the Olympic Games began as a religious festival? Learn about competition in Ancient Greece, and tour the sanctuary at Olympia, where facilities served both religious and athletic purposes. Learn about the images and propaganda that greeted visitors to the games, especially in the metopes and pediments adorning the Temple of Zeus.

 

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