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Horses and Horsemanship in the Athenian Agora

by John McK Camp II

Full-colour booklet illustrating the many role played by the horse in Greek life, from myth and early history to its significance as a mark of status and its use in war, transport, games and festivals.40p, 56 col illus (ASCSA 1998)

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Horses provided the motive force which powered much of the Athenian economy, and depictions are found throughout the Agora. From the Mycenaean period onwards, elegant horsemanship was associated with high status and the display of equestrian brilliance was a central feature of the horseracing and chariot races held at the Panathenaic festival. Beautifully illustrated in full color, this book shows the centrality of horses to the Greek world.

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