“The blow from the plough” (Philostr. Gymn. 20; Paus. VI.10.1–2)

In the Gymnasticus, ascribed to Flavius Philostratus, there are five anecdotes about trainers who helped their athletes by various means to win at Olympia (Gymn. 20–24). None of these stories, except the one about the renowned boxer Glaucus of Carystus, is attested elsewhere. Glaucus’ trainer Tisias...

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Main Author: L. L. Ermakova
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration. RANEPA 2024-06-01
Series:Шаги
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Online Access:https://steps.ranepa.ru/jour/article/view/165
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