UNDERSTANDING ANCIENT COMBATIVES: HOW DID DIOXIPPUS TAKE CORAGUS DOWN?
This paper analyzes the descriptions of the takedown technique employed by Dioxippus against Coragus in their celebrated duel. Previous interpretations of the takedown technique are critiqued, and new translations of the primary sources are presented.
Main Author: | G.M. Hollenback |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | Afrikaans |
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Stellenbsoch University, Department of Ancient Studies
2012-03-01
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Series: | Akroterion |
Online Access: | http://akroterion.journals.ac.za/pub/article/view/25 |
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