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Living the Mythological Character of the Olympics

Posted on August 21, 2016 by Arthur George

In ancient Greece the Olympics held at Olympia were not simply a set of athletic contests, but more fundamentally and broadly were a religious holiday festival observed in a sacred religious sanctuary (likewise the games at Delphi and elsewhere). They … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays, Mythology | Tagged ancient Olympics, Apollo, Heracles, Hermes, holidays, Integral spirituality, mindfulness, mythology, Olympia, Olympic ideal, Olympic motto, olympics, Pausanias, Pierre de Coubertin, Plato, Zeus | 2 Comments

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Living the Mythological Character of the Olympics

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