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Nudes and Nikes: Champions and Legends of the First Olympics


No. of pages 95

Published: 1997

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The ancient Olympics were a religious festival as much as a sporting competition. The Games at Olympia honored Zeus, the ruler of heaven, and Nike, the goddess of victory. "Nudes and Nikes" gives the history of this event that has occurred every four years for the past 1,200 years.

 

There are 95 pages in this book. This book was published 1997 by Allen & Unwin .

Dyan Blacklock is a bold writer with an instinct for the things that fascinate children. Her stories are full of surprises. She has worked as an editor, teacher, librarian, shopkeeper and counsellor, and is now a children's book publisher.

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