answersLogoWhite

0

Why did the Greeks run naked?

Updated: 8/19/2023
User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago

Best Answer

Back in the days of Socrates and Plato they did. Wrestling was always done in the "buff". In fact all the sports performed in the Olympics (Which originated in Greece) were performed in the nude.

During the Archaic period Greek soldiers wore pretty much what they wanted. However, during the Classical period the state organized and required- to a degree - a standard of battle dress, which included helmet, chest protection, shield, sword, etc. I am not aware of any Greek worriers who fought naked. All vital parts of the body were considered for protection to include private parts of the anatomy.

There is a reference made to Aias, son of Oileus in the Iliad, whose armies fought without armour, though this does not mean they fought without clothes.

User Avatar

Wiki User

8y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago

No. Just look at a picture of any Roman soldier and you can see for yourself what he wore.

No. Just look at a picture of any Roman soldier and you can see for yourself what he wore.

No. Just look at a picture of any Roman soldier and you can see for yourself what he wore.

No. Just look at a picture of any Roman soldier and you can see for yourself what he wore.

No. Just look at a picture of any Roman soldier and you can see for yourself what he wore.

No. Just look at a picture of any Roman soldier and you can see for yourself what he wore.

No. Just look at a picture of any Roman soldier and you can see for yourself what he wore.

No. Just look at a picture of any Roman soldier and you can see for yourself what he wore.

No. Just look at a picture of any Roman soldier and you can see for yourself what he wore.

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago

The Greeks run naked , because if they would wear clothes they would maybe trip over them and fall :Þ

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago

No. Just look at a picture of any Roman soldier and you can see for yourself what he wore.

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Why did the Greeks run naked?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Are all gods and goddesses naked?

In order to be naked, they would first have to have bodies. When they did, they were invariably clothed, because there are stories in which they make a point of noting that the god or goddess was disrobed. You wouldn't need to make that distinction unless the figure was normally clothed. Look at it this way - the Greeks gods were just an extension of the Greeks themselves. And contrary to common belief, the Greeks didn't run around naked.


What did the ancient Greeks where to school?

nothing they were naked


Why is gymnos the Greek word for naked?

Traditionally Greeks wrestled naked. They believed that this was a tribute to the Greek gods.


Who would watch the Ancient Olympic Games?

the ancient Greeks came up with the idea of the Olympics. the partakers would run naked. only men were allowed to watch and take part.


Can one run around naked?

Of course you CAN run around naked - but in most parts of the world you MAY not as it's illegal.


What did they wear in the first Ancient Games?

nothing, they were naked as the Greeks liked the human body


What do you call a naked run?

A streak.


What is the Valentine Cherub?

It is cupid. Another name for cupid is Eros from the Greeks. It is cupid. Another name for cupid is Eros from the Greeks.


What you do when you m alone?

run around naked


What is the name of the song with the lyrics i dont like you so run around naked i dont like me so lets run around naked?

i think you mean "i like so much better when your naked"


In the part where you sign in on poptropica you saw the characters that run by naked why was that?

sometimes they characters run around naked because there can be a glitch or maybe your just crazy!!!


In the ancient Greeks Olympics did anyone break a world record?

yes they actually broke the world record for most naked people in one place because they were all naked.