Gymnopaedia
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The Gymnopaedia, in ancient Sparta, was a yearly celebration during which naked youths displayed their athletic and martial skills through the medium of war dancing. The custom was introduced in 668 B.C., concurrently with the introduction of naked athletics, oiling the body for exercise so as to highlight its beauty.
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek Γυμνοπαιδίαι, a combination of γυμνός (gymnos - naked) and παίς (pais - child) plural.
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See also
- Spartan pederasty
- Hyacinthia
- For the pyrrhic dance, a war dance spread throughout Ancient Greece, see: Korybantes (which were the mythological performers of these war dances in Greek Antiquity).
- Gymnopédie - 19th century music and poetry referring to gymnopaedia; particularly the three piano compositions by the French composer Erik Satie.
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