▪️ Ancient Greek: νους υγιής εν σώματι υγιεί
▪️ Latin: mens sana in corpore sano
▪️ Translation: for the mind to be healthy, the body must also be healthy
Sport in ancient Greece was an important part of the social life and education of young boys and girls (in Sparta). This is because the ancient Greeks believed that the health of the body must go hand in hand with mental health.
According to #Aristotle, the purpose of gymnastics is pedagogical and aesthetic. Aristotle said that exercise should not include extremes that destroy the harmony of the body.
In general, the ancient Greeks tried to be in favor of #moderation in life, but also to conquer #bliss, that is, #happiness which is found in #virtue.
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🏺 Terracotta Panathenaic Prize Amphora – 530 B.C. by Euphiletos Painter
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atheltics in ancient greece