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Lyre
Author(s) : Dipla Anthi (2/20/2003)Translation : Nakas Ioannis (5/19/2008)
For citation: Dipla Anthi, "Lyre", 2008,Encyclopaedia of the Hellenic World, Asia MinorURL: <http://www.ehw.gr/l.aspx?id=10249>
GLOSSARY
gymnasium The gymnasium was one of the most important centres of public life in Greek cities. The institution of the gymnasium, directly connected with the development of the Greek city, aimed to create virtuous citizens and gallant warriors. As educational institutions of public character, the gymnasia were intended for the physical and theoretical education of the young and consisted of separate spaces for special purposes.
palaestra A colonnaded enclosure for athletic exercise. The palaestra functioned both independently and as a part of the Greek gymnasium. It was formed as an open court surrounded by colonnades with adjoining rooms.
1. Introduction
2. Origin-Myths
3. Form and function of the lyre
4. Types of lyre
5. The position of the lyre in the life of the Greeks
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