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  Palaestrae [Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy]
Palaestrae were an integral part of larger gymnasia (areas for general physical training and athletics) and are attested for the three well-known gymnasia areas of Athens (the Academy [Hyperides, Demosthenes, fr.
The very name palaestra derives from the verb palaiein, meaning "to wrestle." Palaestrae had three basic functions: (1) as training areas for combat sports such as wrestling and boxing, (2) as areas for cult activity, and (3) as meeting places for discussion, philosophical and otherwise.
Both as a locale for philosophical discussion and teaching and as a metaphor for a struggle for the truth, palaestrae would continue to be used by philosophers throughout antiquity and become a common leitmotif in the writings of the Church Fathers of Late Antiquity and the Early Middle Ages.
www.iep.utm.edu /p/palaestr.htm   (1022 words)

  
  Palaestra
Although the palaestra continued to function as the wrestling school, lectures and intellectual conversation were hosted there as well, and this educational role gradually took over the function of the building.
The grounds and buildings of the palaestra were decorated with statues of famous athletes and gods and heroes such as Apollo, Hercules, and Hermes.
Spacious halls (exedrae) were built along the single depth sides of the palaestra with seats for those enjoying intellectual pursuits, and the double depth side was divided into an area for youth activities (ephebeum), a punching bag area (coryceum), a room for applying powders (conisterium), a room for cold bathing, and an oil storeroom (elaeothesium).
www.mlahanas.de /Greeks/LX/Palaestra.html   (876 words)

  
 Palaestra?
PALAESTRA is an ancient Greek meaning sport school or gymnasium.
Our PALAESTRA, first issued in the fall of 1984, is a quarterly publication, published by Challenge Publications, Ltd. in cooperation with United States Paralympics, a division of the United States Olympic Committee, and with the Adapted Physical Activity Council of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.
Greeks enjoyed debates - exchanging ideas in their forums - thus, PALAESTRA is to be seen as a forum which not only entertains, but also informs.
www.palaestra.com /palaestra.html   (125 words)

  
 Cayman Islands - Cay Compass News Online - Team Palaestra tough in USA
Team Palaestra, the Cayman–based mixed martial arts squad, made good on its promise to better their performance from their Miami debut earlier this year by sending four fighters to Atlanta and returning with first, second and third place finishes.
Palaestra Strategies has already begun preparations for their next competition in Las Vegas – Nevada, where they plan to bring more than twice as many competitors to what will be NAGA Fighter’s first ever Las Vegas Championships.
It is the hope of Team Palaestra, to continue to honorably and respectfully represent the Cayman Islands on the world stage of Mixed Martial Arts, while forging a path towards what will become the future of Martial Arts in the history of the Cayman Islands.
www.caycompass.com /cgi-bin/CFPnews.cgi?ID=1018463   (573 words)

  
 My Palaestra
Any information to be handed out or posted MUST be approved by the Palaestra Board.
Any items to be sold at Palaestra must also be approved by the Palaestra Board.
Palaestra is a non-profit organization dedicated to quality education for home schooled children.
www.mypalaestra.com   (368 words)

  
 The Palaestra Gymnastics and Movement Education
The Palaestra offers individualized instruction in Developmental Gymnastics, Movement Education, Tumbling, Trampoline and Cheer as well as Traditional Gymnastics.
The Palaestra creates an environment that stimulates interest and introduces challenges to develop a strong foundation for physical and mental growth.
The Palaestra promotes Smiles, Laughter and a Life Long Love of Movement for Every Child.
www.thepalaestradallas.com   (197 words)

  
 Definition of palaestra - Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
Middle English palestre arena, from Latin palaestra place for wrestling, from Greek palaistra, from palaiein to wrestle
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 Athena Review Image Archive: Wroxeter: Bathhouse and Palaestra wall
Wroxeter (Viriconium Cornoviorum), located in Shropshire near Wales, served briefly as a Legionary Fortress in the 1st century AD.
Portions of the public bathhouse are visible at the site today, including this large section of standing wall separating the gymnasium (palaestra) from the bath.
The wall was built of cut stones with bonding layers of flat bricks or paving tiles.
www.athenapub.com /wroxet1.htm   (104 words)

  
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