Which details support the central idea that wrestling
was the most popular sport in ancient greece? check
all that apply
the contestants for both styles of wrestling rubbed
themselves down with oil and sprinkled fine sand over
their bodies before a fight. the ground had to be carefully
prepared for wrestling. there are innumerable vase
paintings showing athletes with the picks they used to
break up the ground..
the pankration was by far the most popular event
with the crowd. many of the top contestants became
professional wrestlers.
- the ancient city,
peter connolly and hazel dodge
some athletes became professionals.
wrestlers were often injured.
wrestlers were the subject of paintings
contestants applied oil and sand,
the ground was carefully prepared
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