Pythian History V2

By William D. Kennedy

Book Overview

Pythian History V2 is a book written by William D. Kennedy that delves into the history of the Pythian Games, a major athletic and cultural event that was held in ancient Greece. The book is the second volume in a series and covers the period from 582 BCE to 444 BCE. The Pythian Games were held every four years at the sanctuary of Apollo in Delphi, and were one of the four major Panhellenic Games of ancient Greece. The book explores the various events and competitions that took place during the Pythian Games, including athletic contests, musical performances, and poetry recitations.In addition to the sports and cultural events, the book also covers the political and social context of the Pythian Games. It discusses the role of the games in Greek society, including their religious significance and their impact on politics and diplomacy.Overall, Pythian History V2 is an in-depth exploration of one of the most important events in ancient Greek history. It provides a detailed look at the games themselves, as well as the broader cultural and historical context in which they took place.1904. Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766158527. Volume 2 of 2. These volumes contain the life, death and burial of the founder of the Order, Justus H. Rathbone; the birth and progress of the Order; the creation of the Supreme Lodge and a review of its conventions since 1868; the Supreme Constitutions; incorporation of the Supreme Lodge; the creation of the Supreme Tribunal and its sittings, together with the story of the introduction of the Order into all the states, districts and territories in the United States of American, on the North American continent; the provinces, districts and territories of the Dominion of Canada; the Republic of Mexico; the Island of Cuba; the Hawaiian Islands and the Philippines.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162606878
• ISBN13: 9781162606873
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 670 Pages
• Weight: 3.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 8.3" x 11.0"