Classical Studies 2300 Lecture 6: Lecture#6

• School: Western University
• Department: Classical Studies
• Course: Classical Studies 2300
• Professor: Kelly Olson

Document Summary

Events: stadion, wrestling (pale), the discus throw, the jump (halma), and javelin throw (akon). Exact criteria for victory in pentathlon not known. Paides (boys) age group competition introduced at olympia in 628bce, but immediately eliminated after that. Aristotle shows that olympic victors in boys age division seldom won in open competitions: no boy that won in boys category goes to win in adult competitions. Didn"t have to win in any single one event: could lose in all events and still become pentathlete victor (based on averages). Ought to be heavy rather than light, and light rather than heavy: should be medium build not too heavy for certain sports and not too light for others. Not clear standardized weight, most common is 21 centimietres in diameter about. 2kgs (4. 4 lbs) same as modern discus: some larger and some smaller. Note- not personal possession of athlete kept in treasury at olympia. Discus out shoot others and judges make decision.