Includes bibliographical references (p. 136-139) and index.
Contents
The battles for Olympia -- The origins -- The oracle -- Coming home for the Olympics -- The athletes -- The Olympic competition -- Philosophers against athletes -- The birth of an Olympic idea -- Temple and altar -- The theater -- Preparation and training -- Ancient tourism between the festivals -- The Olympic village -- The gymnasium and art exhibits -- Alexander the Great and other benefactors -- Thirst for Olympia -- Emperor Nero at Olympia -- An honorable end.