Lykaios Dias
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Lykaios Dias is referenced in the context of the Ano Karyes Association "O Lykaios Dias" which established the modern Lykaia games. The games are held every four years on the same place as the ancient games, with the motto "Laurels, not prizes," emphasizing moral perfection over monetary rewards.
When
- First attested
- 800 BCE
- Attested period
- -800 – 2022
- Historical notes
- Associated with ancient games held on Mount Lykaion.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Estiades of Mount Lykaion
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Ano Karyes(ΑΝΩ ΚΑΡΥΕΣ) Association "O Lykaios Dias(Ο Λύκαιος Δίας)" established the modern Lykaia, which are held every four years on the same place as the ancient games. The motto of these games is "Laurels, not prizes"”
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