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Pankration wrestling was one of the contests held on the fourth day. It may seem very violent to us, but it was very popular among the ancient Greeks. It was a kind of wrestling with hardly any rules. Biting and eye gouging were officially banned, though some competitors tried to get away with it. |
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One of the pankration fighters in the middle is about to be stopped by the trainer on the right. Why do you think this?(Clue - remember the rules)
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This wine cup was made in Athens between 500-475 BC. It's decorated with scenes of athletes training. |
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