The Games at Athens

By (author) Jenifer Neils By (author) Stephen V. Tracy

Book cover: The Games at Athens

Extent: 32, 32 pages

Publisher: American School of Classical Studies at Athens

Subjects: Classical Studies

Series: Agora Picture Book

Series volume number: 25

Language: English

(Paperback) (Published)

(September 2003)

ISBN: 9780876616413

5.47 x 8.46 inches

Price: $6.95

In stock

This attractive book presents a general introduction to the Greater Panathenaia, the week-long religious and civic festival held at Athens every four years in honour of the city’s patron goddess, Athena.


This attractive book presents a general introduction to the Greater Panathenaia, the week-long religious and civic festival held at Athens every four years in honor of the city’s patron goddess, Athena. The highlight of the city’s festival calendar, with its musical, athletic, and equestrian contests, tribal events, processions, sacrifices, and other activities, the Greater Panathenaia involved all the residents of Athens; not just adult males but women, children, metics (resident aliens), foreigners, and even slaves. The facilities, administration, program events, prizes, and associated monuments are described.

  • By (author) Jenifer Neils
  • By (author) Stephen V. Tracy