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Ancient Greek boxing (Greek: πυγμαχία pygmachia, "fist fighting") dates back to at least the 8th century BC (Homer's Iliad), and was practiced in a variety of social contexts in different Greek city-states.
Ancient Greek Boxing: The Origins. Ancient Greek boxing, or pygmachia, dates back to around 1500 BC. It finds its origins in the Minoan and Mycenaean cultures. This sport became a key part of ancient Greek athletic traditions. It’s showcased in the Iliad by Homer, marking it as an essential tradition by the 8th century BC.
13 Δεκ 2023 · The official Greek national holidays are New Year’s Day, Epiphany, Clean Monday, Independence Day, Good Friday, Greek Easter Sunday and Monday, Labor Day, Dormition of the Virgin, OXI day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
25 Δεκ 2015 · Ειδήσεις - Η ιστορία της Boxing Day, πως ξεκίνησε το έθιμο για γιορτές στα γήπεδα στην Αγγλία και η επίδραση στον σύγχρονο κόσμο
Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated after Christmas Day, occurring on the second day of Christmastide (26 December). [1] Boxing Day was once a day to donate gifts to those in need, but it has evolved to become a part of Christmas festivities, with many people choosing to shop for deals on Boxing Day.
20 Φεβ 2024 · A classical Greek vase showcasing a scene of Pankration, an ancient martial art combining wrestling and boxing. Credit: Marie-Lan Nguyen, British Museum, Wikimedia Commons, Public Domain. The techniques of Pankration were both diverse and effective.
17 Μαρ 2024 · Boxing, or Πυγμαχία in Greek, meaning “fighting with the fists,” in ancient Greece originated as a very tough sport, much harder than professional boxing as we know it today. There are archeological discoveries showing that the ancient Greeks held boxing matches as early as in the Minoan and Mycenaean periods.
