Quirks of ancient Greece
Chapter 1
Banishment by popular vote in Athens
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Chapter 2
The naked truth of the ancient Olympics
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Chapter 3
The wild world of Greek philosophers
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YOUR GOAL
Master of Quirks of ancient Greece
Ch 2 · The naked truth of the ancient Olympics
misslily We run naked in the sun (glistening!) / With olive oil till the race is won (yeah, shining gold!)
Fun Fact
Gymnasium origins: The word 'gymnasium' comes from the ancient Greek word 'gymnos', which literally translates to 'naked' or 'unclad'.
Glossary
loincloth (noun)
A piece of cloth worn around the hips to cover the groin. In 720 BC, the runner Orsippus of Megara discarded his loincloth to win the Olympic footrace.
A piece of cloth worn around the hips to cover the groin. In 720 BC, the runner Orsippus of Megara discarded his loincloth to win the Olympic footrace.
Quiz
In what year were naked events reportedly introduced to the ancient Olympic Games?
Quiz
Which two actions were strictly forbidden in the brutal Olympic combat sport of pankration?