Read the excerpt from "Perseus." What can be learned about Greek life from this excerpt?
It happened that soon after their arrival Perseus heard
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that the King of Larissa, in the North, was holding a great Kings ruled over local areas.
athletic contest, and he journeyed there to take part. In
the discus-throwing when his turn came and he hurled Kings sponsored sporting events.
the heavy missile, it swerved and fell among the
spectators. Acrisius was there on a visit to the king, and
The athletic games were meant to train soldiers.
the discus struck him. The blow was fatal and he died at People came to watch the athletic games.
Outsiders could take part in the athletic contests.
Discus throwing was a common sporting event.
Discus throwing was the most violent of the games.
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