Nikon D7200, 12-24mm f/4G lens @12mm f/8, aperture priority. |
"Although they swore a sacred oath to abide by the rules, ancient Olympians sought unfair advantages. False starting in a race brought whipping, as did infractions in combat sports. Inscriptions show that as early as the sixth century the judges at Olympia had established rules against cheating in wrestling. An inscription of the last quarter of the sixth century from Olympia declares: 'The wrestler shall not break any finger...the judge shall punish by striking except on the head...' (trans. J. Ebert)." — Donald G. Kyle, "Winning at Olympia", Archaeology, April 6, 2004 |
