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Friday 8 July 2016

Activitie 2: 3 interesting facts about Milo of Croton

Here a three interesting facts about Milo of Croton. The first fact is Milo of Croton was a 6th century BC wrestler from the Magna Graecian city of croton, who enjoyed a brilliant wrestling career and won many victories in the most important athletic festivals of ancient Greece. The second fact is that Milo was said to be an associate of Pythagoras. One story tells of the wrestler saving the philosopher's life when a roof was about to collapse upon him and another that Milo may have married the philosopher's daughter Myia. Like other successful athletes of ancient Greece, Milo was the subject of fantastic tales of strength and power, some, perhaps, based upon misinterpretations of his statues. Also the final fact is the date of Milo's death is unknown, but he reportedly was attempting to tear a tree apart when his hands became trapped in a crevice in its trunk, and a pack of wolves surprised and devoured him. 

4 comments:

  1. Hi Lotu!

    You have found some great facts about Milo of Croton! From what I understand he was one of the strongest men in the history of the world. I wish that I could have met him! Is there anyone in history that you would have liked to meet?

    Cheers, Rachel

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  2. AMAZING WORK LOTU I AM ASTOUNDED THIS WORK IS AMAZING

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    1. It is amazing. I completely agree, Anahere. I hope that you'll have time to complete some more amazing posts this holiday, Lotu. There are four full days left for the Winter Learning Journey programme and plenty of fun activities for you to discover. Please re-join the journey and blog with us over the next few days!

      Cheers, Rachel :)

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  3. AMAZING WORK LOTU I AM ASTOUNDED THIS WORK IS AMAZING

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