On his way back to olympia, he pondered on the follies of men, and the craving for empty fame.
"Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius"
Samuel Dill
This utterance was called forth by a visit to olympia when Dion was advanced in years.
"Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius"
Samuel Dill
In Arcadia, and Elis, the most antient rites were preserved: and the Grecians might have known, that the terms Hippa and Hippia were of foreign purport from the other titles given to Juno at olympia.
"A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume II. (of VI.)"
Jacob Bryant