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Pankration was one of the most popular combat sports in ancient Greece. It combined two other popular sports of antiquity, wrestling and boxing, but kicking was allowed as well. Greek Wrestling, Ancient Greek Olympic Games, Tom Lovell, Men Wrestling, Ancient Olympic Games, Ancient Olympics, Martial Arts Forms, Greek Soldier, Classical Greece

Pankration was one of the most popular combat sports in ancient Greece. It combined two other popular sports of antiquity, wrestling and boxing, but kicking was allowed as well. The name Pankration derived from the ancient Greek words παν and κράτος, which implied that the winner of the sport was the one who had complete power and control of his foes. The participants were called pankratiasts.

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Ancient Greek Wrestling Athletes Bronze Statue, Ancient Greece Olympic Games Museum Replica Sculpture, Art Decor Cast in solid bronze with verdigris patina Inspired by archaeological exhibits in Greek museums and sites. Greek wrestling was a grappling combat sport practiced by the Ancient Greeks. During competition and training, athletes were usually naked and covered with olive oil to keep off the dust. Greek wrestling was the most popular organized sport in Ancient Greece and it was the…

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