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The evolution of athletic bravado

Mornings with Simi

English - January 31, 2024 15:12 - 8 minutes - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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Athletes have strategically proclaimed their greatness throughout history to emphasize their abilities. This "athlete persona," characterized by confidence and self-aggrandizement, stems from ancient Greek rituals.
Guest: Dr. Peter J. Miller, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Classics at the University of Winnipeg
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Athletes have strategically proclaimed their greatness throughout history to emphasize their abilities. This "athlete persona," characterized by confidence and self-aggrandizement, stems from ancient Greek rituals.

Guest: Dr. Peter J. Miller, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Classics at the University of Winnipeg

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