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March 18, 2026AUC KINANTHROPOLOGICAOpen Access

Citizenship and the ancient Olympic Games

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Overview

Analysis of citizenship's role in Olympic participation across ancient Greek and Roman societies, suggesting a shift in inclusivity.

Key Points

  • Examine the significance of citizenship in the context of the ancient Olympic Games and its evolution over time.
  • Analyzed historical texts regarding citizenship in ancient Greece and Rome
  • Evaluated the role of citizen-aristocrats in Olympic events
  • Investigated changes brought by Macedonian and Roman influences
  • Citizenship initially restricted Olympic participation to Greek citizens
  • Changes in leadership and empire expansion revised inclusion policies
  • Emperor Caracalla's edict allowed free individuals across the Roman Empire to participate

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Jiří Kouřil (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ba428e4e9516ffd37a2e91https://doi.org/10.14712/23366052.2026.3
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