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Greek athletes competing in the martial art of Pankration
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Greek athletes competing in the martial art of Pankration
Greek athletes competing in the martial art of Pankration. After the Pancrastinae statue of Pankratiasts in the Florentine Museum (now in the Uffizi). Pancraziasti del Museo Fiorentino. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World, Il Costume Antico e Moderno, Florence, 1826
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In this hand-colored copperplate engraving from Giulio Ferrario's "Il Costume Antico e Moderno" (The Ancient and Modern Costume of the Peoples of the World), published in Florence in 1826, Greek athletes are depicted in the intense and brutal martial art of Pankration. Pankration, which means "all power" in Greek, was a combat sport that combined elements of wrestling and boxing, allowing strikes, holds, and joint locks but prohibiting biting and eye gouging. The image is inspired by the famous Pancratiasts statue in the Florentine Museum, now housed in the Uffizi Gallery. The athletes are shown in various stages of combat, their muscular bodies glistening with sweat, their expressions a mix of determination and intensity. The scene is reminiscent of ancient Greek art, with its focus on the human form and the idealized representation of athletic prowess. The background of the engraving features a map of ancient Greece, highlighting key locations significant to the history of Pankration and the broader context of ancient Greek civilization. The map includes the Persian Empire, with its capital at Persepolis, and the invasion of Greece by Xerxes I in 480 BC. The route of the Persian army and navy is traced, passing through Thrace, Macedonia, Thessaly, Euboea, Attica, and Salamis, the site of a pivotal naval battle that marked the turning point of the war. The intricate detail and historical accuracy of this engraving make it a valuable resource for scholars of ancient Greek culture and sports history. It offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us to the world of ancient Greece and the fierce competition of Pankration.
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