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Re: suspended Olympics
mike shupp (ms44278@HUEY.CSUN.EDU)
Thu, 25 Jul 1996 19:43:23 -0700
On Tue, 23 Jul 1996, Arthur L. Baron wrote:
> I was watching some of the Olympics and heard the commentary the ancient games
> were suspended in 393 ad., but no reason given. At this time in history
> Chistianity was gaining momentum, some would say entrenched. Does anyone know
> if the suspension of the ancient games was a backlash or reaction against
> homosexuality?
I suspect the Ostrogoths running around the area at the time had more
of an influence than Christian homophobia.
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Mike Shupp
California State University, Northridge
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