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The Ancient Olympic Games

In this revised and enlarged edition of "The Ancient Olympic Games", Judith Swaddling traces their mythological and religious origins and describes the events, the sacred ceremony and the celebrations that were an essential part of the Olympic festival.
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In this revised & enlarged edition of " The Ancient Olympic Games", Judith Swaddling traces their mythological & religious origins & describes the events, the sacred ceremony & the celebrations that were an essential part of the Olympic festival.

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Festival - A period usually occurring once a year for celebration, typically for religious reasons.

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