In the Early Olympics, Bull Meat was the Fare
Britannica says: "In the early centuries of the ancient Olympics, the contests took place on one day, but the Games were later spread over four days, followed by a fifth devoted to the closing-ceremony presentation of prizes and a banquet for the champions."
So, there was a banquet. That is of significant when we discuss the Olympics skit, since it portrayed a banquet
It would be interesting to know how much that banquet resembled the one in the skit. I'm guessing very little. Also, the banquet was for the athletes, as opposed to the Greek gods, if I am correct.
I also tried to find out if the current Olympics include a banquet or feast for the athletes. I don't think it does.
Unlike what was in the skit -- it featured the Greek gods at the banquet -- one source tells me the banquet was for the athletes. The gods were interested in the festivals, though, so they watched them. That source did speak of how they sacrificed animals, the bull being stunned and its throat slit. It says the killing was followed by a great feast, with those present being invited to join in. That is hardly a description that fits with what was portrayed in the skit. No bull, no no assortment of the masses at the dinner table, etc. The skit people did a poor job of replicating the ancient sacrifice if that is what they were trying to do.
Monday, August 5, 2024
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