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Κάτθανε Διαγόρα ούκ είς Όλυμπον αναβήσει.. [ Die, Diagoras, for Olympus you will not ascend ]
In ancient boxing, the opponents wrapped leather straps, often interspersed with lead plates, around their hands. Upon successful completion of the match, the tools would then be offered to the gods as a thank-offering.
A ancient coin from Thrace - Perinthos - Marmaraereğlisi
This ancient coin show Serapis holding two boxer’s himantes [ fist bindings] over altar. The competitions celebrated ancient city Perinthos [ΠEΡΙΝΘΟΣ] were held in conjunction with Caracalla’s award of neocorate status to Perinthos during his march eastward to meet the Parthians.
In ancient boxing, the opponents wrapped leather straps, often interspersed with lead plates, around their hands. Upon successful completion of the match, the tools would then be offered to the gods as a thank-offering.
A ancient coin from Thrace - Perinthos - Marmaraereğlisi
This ancient coin show Serapis holding two boxer’s himantes [ fist bindings] over altar. The competitions celebrated ancient city Perinthos [ΠEΡΙΝΘΟΣ] were held in conjunction with Caracalla’s award of neocorate status to Perinthos during his march eastward to meet the Parthians.