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“It's the quintessential Greek sport: harmonious, competitive, agonizing, nautical, and above all, intelligent. It combines Odysseus's brains and brawn and love of the sea with the tactical precision of the Spartan pikeman.”

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Barry S. Strauss
Barry S. Strauss

Barry S. Strauss is a renowned figure in an unknown field. Born on November 27, 1953, he has had a career spanning nearly seven decades. Details about his life, achievements, and impact are limited. more

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