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Gathering Greek Gear Game

Your instructions...

Here are 6 objects from the Carlos Museum and Memorial Art Gallery collections. 3 of them are related to athletic events -- they might be athletic equipment or prizes.

Click here to see if you are right!

Now, do it!

Discus

Dragons

Horse

Strigil

Strainer

Wreath

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The Answers

Discus

Yes!

This is a discus.

Strigil

Yes!

This is a strigil, used for scraping oil and sweat off the athlete's body.

Dragons

No!

These are ornaments from a chariot.

Strainer

No!

This is a strainer, used to strain the sediment from thick Greek wine.

Horse

No!

This model of a horse is a votive offering.

Wreath

Yes!

This is part of a gold wreath awarded a winner.

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