Question

Read the excerpt from "Perseus."It happened that soon after their arrival Perseus heard that the King of Larissa, in the North, was holding a great athletic contest, and he journeyed there to take part. In the discus-throwing when his turn came and he hurled the heavy missile, it swerved and fell among the spectators. Acrisius was there on a visit to the King, and the discus struck him. The blow was fatal and he died at once.What can be learned about Greek life from this excerpt?

Answer 1

-Kings ruled over local areas.

-Kings sponsored sporting events.

-People came to watch the athletic games.

-Outsiders could take part in the athletic contests.

-Discus throwing was a common sporting event.

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Answer 2

I would say that back then, they did not have good safety measures which is why Acrisius was hit. Also, the gods' wills were influential on what went on.