Wrestling Sculpture in Bronze Capital emphasize the elements of fertility

emphasize the elements of fertility

the chariot was not only a practical vehicle of war and ceremony but also a powerful symbol of divine authority and triumph

and a group was formed around him

For this reason

Wrestling Sculpture in Bronze Capital emphasize the elements of fertilityWrestling is the oldest form of fighting without weapons. There were two forms: upright wrestling and ground wrestling. To win in upright wrestling one had to make his opponent fall three times. Whereas today the back of the opponent should touch the ground, for the Greeks any part of the body counted. With ground wrestling the whole body could touch the ground and one only won if the opponent submitted by pointing up his index finger to the umpire.