Papers by Soteria-Sylvia Yiannaki
Studies in physical Culture &Tourism, 2009
The article discusses the tremendous impact of the Greek language on sport terminology, especiall... more The article discusses the tremendous impact of the Greek language on sport terminology, especially referring to the Olympic events. The authors present the nature of the Greek language and its historical role as a source of loanwords in other languages. Then the article focuses on the etymology, historical background and descriptions of the main ancient Olympic events such as stadion, discus throw, the pentathlon and the marathon.
Studies in physical Culture &Tourism, 2005
The aim of this research was to study in depth the story of Asclepius, the ancient Greekmythical ... more The aim of this research was to study in depth the story of Asclepius, the ancient Greekmythical god of healing and medicine. The need for health preservation led humans to develop medicine initially as magic, then as an art, and nowadays as a science. The purpose of this study was to identify the elements that led to the recognition of Asclepius-Asklepios by the ancient Greeks as the god of medicine. A thorough review-analysis of Ancient and international bibliography was performed. The study led to the conclusion that the main element of Asclepius prevalence was the establishment of worship sites (Asclepieia). There were more than 300 of these Asclepios temples in the whole Ancient Greek world. According to a series of practices that were performed in these sacred institutions, these Asclepieia could be theorized as the first hospitals in Europe.
The International Journal of the History of Sport, 1998
... THOMAS B. YIANNAKIS and SYLVIA T. YIANNAKI ... back to the Orphic and Minoan years.41 Specifi... more ... THOMAS B. YIANNAKIS and SYLVIA T. YIANNAKI ... back to the Orphic and Minoan years.41 Specifically, during Mycenaean times Antilochos, the son of Nestor of Pylos ... The goddess Athena was the judge of the games that the Phaeacians organized to honour Odysseus, and she ...
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