Read the excerpt from "perseus."
what can be learned about greek life from this excerpt?
check all that apply.
kings ruled over local areas.
it happened that soon after their arrival perseus heard that
the king of larissa, in the north, was holding a great
athletic contest, and he journeyed there to take part in the
discus-throwing when his turn came and he hurled the
heavy missile it swerved and fell among the spectators
acrisius was there on a visit to the king, and the discus
struck him. the blow was fatal and he died at once
kings sponsored sporting events
the athletic games were meant to train soldiers
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