06-30-2009, 10:05 AM
Mlahanas is cool, he has some fringe theories and items, but also comes up with complete surprises. Greek vase painting is a rich source for ancient leisure games, I found depictions of yoyos, swings, one-wheeler toys (the first application of the principle?), spinning, pickaback, football and basketball games etc.
An excellent source is Raimund Wünsche, Florian Knauß (ed.): Lockender Lorbeer. Sport und Spiel in der Antike, Staatliche Antikensammlungen München 2004. Unfortunately, the book is vast and has no index so I could not find anything on kites.
An excellent source is Raimund Wünsche, Florian Knauß (ed.): Lockender Lorbeer. Sport und Spiel in der Antike, Staatliche Antikensammlungen München 2004. Unfortunately, the book is vast and has no index so I could not find anything on kites.
Stefan (Literary references to the discussed topics are always appreciated.)
