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The Sacred Truce of Olympia: How Ekecheiria United Greece
Long before the Olympic flame became a global symbol, the ancient Greeks observed a sacred truce known as ekecheiria — a cessation of hostilities that allowed athletes, artists, and spectators to travel safely to Olympia. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how this tradition began, how it was enforced, and how it broke down during the Peloponnesian War. They discuss the role of the spondophoroi, the officials who carried the truce announcement across Greece, and the famous case of the Spartans being fined for attacking during the truce. They also look at the political manipulations of…
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