CHAPTER I.

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EARLY GREEK GAMES AND PRIZES 1-42

Sports in Crete 1

Athletics in Homer 7

Origin of Greek Games in the Cult of the Dead 9

Early History of the Four National Games 14

Early Prizes for Athletes 18

Dedication of Athlete Prizes 21

Dedication of Statues at Olympia and Elsewhere 24

Honors Paid to Victors by their Native Cities 32

Votive Character of Victor Dedications 37

Miscellaneous Memorials to Victors 40

Honorary Statues 41