Agora Publication: AgoraPicBk 25 (2003)
Title:   The Games at Athens
Author:   Neils, J.
    Tracy, S. V.
Abstract:   This attractive book presents a general introduction to the Greater Panathenaia, the week-long religious and civic festival held at Athens every four years in honor of the city’s patron goddess, Athena. The highlight of the city’s festival calendar, with its musical, athletic, and equestrian contests, tribal events, processions, sacrifices, and other activities, the Greater Panathenaia involved all the residents of Athens—not just adult males but women, children, metics (resident aliens), foreigners, and even slaves. The facilities, administration, program events, prizes, and associated monuments are described.
Series Title:   Excavations of the Athenian Agora: Picture Book
Publication Place:   Princeton
Publisher:   The American School of Classical Studies at Athens
Volume:   25
Edition:   1
Date:   2003
ISBN:   0876616414
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PDF:   AgoraPicBk-25.pdf
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