Discover the world of the Greek Olympic Games with Theodorus Antonides and "Olympia".
Meet Theodorus Antonides, a Dutch preacher, scholar, and writer who published a fascinating work (posthumously) in 1732:
ΟΛΥΜΠΙΑ , dat is Olymp-Speelen der Grieken, nagebootst van den Romeinen, uit oude Griekse en Romeinse Schryvers opgehaalt.
Which means: ΟΛΥΜΠΙA , that is the Olympic Games of the Greeks, imitated by the Romans, taken from ancient Greek and Roman writers.
In this book, Antonides takes you on a journey through the centuries-old tradition of the Greek and Roman Olympic Games. He draws on writings by classical authors to paint a detailed picture of this spectacular sporting event.
"OLYMPIA" offers a unique perspective on:
The origins and history of the Olympic Games.
The various sports practiced, such as running, wrestling, boxing, and horse racing.
The religious and cultural significance of the Games in the ancient world.
The organization and structure of the Games, with attention to the roles of athletes, referees, and spectators. Antonides' work is not only a valuable resource for historians and sports enthusiasts but also offers a fascinating insight into the culture and values of ancient Greece and Rome.
On this website:
We delve deeper into the life and work of Theodorus Antonides.
We discover the rich content of "OLYMPIA".
We explore the fascinating world of the ancient Olympic Games (in development).
Let yourself be carried away by Antonides' passion and knowledge and experience the Olympic spirit of classical antiquity!