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Billy Hepner Single Combat 12/6/12 Personal Honor Code As we have looked at honor and violence in the ancient world over this past semester, we have learned about what drives the different kinds of combatants and their personal values as well. These themes of honor can be applied to my life today in a few … Read more

The combat sport of wrestling, very popular both today and millenniums ago, was ambiguously viewed in ancient Greek society. The general physical image of the wrestler was that of a specific, natural thoroughbred, and wrestling champions on Olympus were bathed in glory and riches. Society looked to them as heroes. But, these athletes weren’t always … Read more