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The '''Oxyrhynchus Papyrus n.466''' (MS P.Oxy.III.466) is a fragmentary 2nd century [[nationality::Greek]] [[wrestling manual]]<ref>"[http://wwwapp.cc.columbia.edu/ldpd/app/apis/search?mode=search&subject=Wrestling&sort=date&resPerPage=25&action=search&p=1&dbg=1 APIS record: columbia.apis.p356]". ''Advanced Papyrological Information System''. Retrieved 26 May 2012.</ref> and the oldest extant Western martial arts treatise. The original currently rests in the Rare Book & Manuscript Library of [[Columbia University Library|Columbia University]] in New York City, NY (USA). It is part of the Oxyrhynchus Papyri series, a group of manuscripts discovered by archaeologists including Bernard P. Grenfell and Arthur S. Hunt at an ancient rubbish dump near Oxyrhynchus in Egypt. The text is in three columns with 13, 15, and 10 lines (from left to right). Each technique is concluded with the instruction ''πλέξον'' ("tangle"), translated as "fight it out" or "mix it up".
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The '''Oxyrhynchus Papyrus n.466''' (MS P.Oxy.Ⅲ.466) is a fragmentary 2nd century [[nationality::Greek]] [[wrestling manual]]<ref>"[http://wwwapp.cc.columbia.edu/ldpd/app/apis/search?mode=search&subject=Wrestling&sort=date&resPerPage=25&action=search&p=1&dbg=1 APIS record: columbia.apis.p356]". ''Advanced Papyrological Information System''. Retrieved 26 May 2012.</ref> and the oldest extant Western martial arts treatise. The original currently rests in the Rare Book & Manuscript Library of [[Columbia University Library|Columbia University]] in New York City, NY (USA). It is part of the Oxyrhynchus Papyri series, a group of manuscripts discovered by archaeologists including Bernard P. Grenfell and Arthur S. Hunt at an ancient rubbish dump near Oxyrhynchus in Egypt. The text is in three columns with 13, 15, and 10 lines (from left to right). Each technique is concluded with the instruction ''πλέξον'' ("tangle"), translated as "fight it out" or "mix it up". {{#set: image=file:P.Oxy. III 466 (front).png }}
  
 
== Provenance ==
 
== Provenance ==
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! <p>Transcription<br/>by [[Bernard&nbsp;P.&nbsp;Grenfell]] and [[Arthur&nbsp;S.&nbsp;Hunt]]</p>
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! <p>Transcription{{edit index|Oxyrhynchus Papyrus (MS P.Oxy.III.466)}}<br/>by [[Bernard&nbsp;P.&nbsp;Grenfell]] and [[Arthur&nbsp;S.&nbsp;Hunt]]</p>
  
 
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| <p>You stand up to his side, attack with your foot and fight it out.</p>
 
| <p>You stand up to his side, attack with your foot and fight it out.</p>
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| <p>You throw him. You stand up and turn around. You fight it out.</p>
 
| <p>You throw him. You stand up and turn around. You fight it out.</p>
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| <p>You throw him. You sweep and knock his foot out. Stand to the side of your Opponent and with your right arm take a headlock and fight it out.</p>
 
| <p>You throw him. You sweep and knock his foot out. Stand to the side of your Opponent and with your right arm take a headlock and fight it out.</p>
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| <p>You take a hold around him. You get under his hold. You step through and fight it out.</p>
 
| <p>You take a hold around him. You get under his hold. You step through and fight it out.</p>
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| <p>You underhook with your right arm. You wrap your arm around his, where he has taken the underhook, and attack the side with your left foot. You push away with your left hand. You force the hold and fight it out.</p>
 
| <p>You underhook with your right arm. You wrap your arm around his, where he has taken the underhook, and attack the side with your left foot. You push away with your left hand. You force the hold and fight it out.</p>
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| <p>You turn around. You fight it out with a grip on both sides.</p>
 
| <p>You turn around. You fight it out with a grip on both sides.</p>
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| <p>You throw your foot forward. You take a hold around his body. You step forward and force his head back. You face him and bend back and throw yourself into him, bracing your foot...</p>
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| class="noline" | <p>You throw your foot forward. You take a hold around his body. You step forward and force his head back. You face him and bend back and throw yourself into him, bracing your foot...</p>
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== Additional Resources ==
 
== Additional Resources ==
  
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* [[Bernard P. Grenfell|Grenfell, Bernard P.]] and [[Arthur S. Hunt|Hunt, Arthur S.]] ''[http://archive.org/details/oxyrhynchuspapy00huntgoog The Oxyrhynchus Papyri Part III]''. London: Egypt Exploration Fund, 1903.
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* Miller, Stephen G. {{Google books|sul-L4KVWU0C|Arete: Greek Sports from Ancient Sources|page=32}}. University of California Press, 2004. ISBN 0520241541
 
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* [[Michael B. Poliakoff|Poliakoff, Michael B.]] {{Google books|e2EyPI8X8FMC|Combat Sports in the Ancient World: Competition, Violence, and Culture|page=51}}. Yale University Press, 1987. ISBN 0-300-03768-6
 
  
 
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For further information, including transcription and translation notes, see the [[Talk:{{PAGENAME}}|discussion page]].
  
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Latest revision as of 14:55, 27 October 2023

Oxyrhynchus Papyrus 466
MS P.Oxy.Ⅲ.466, Columbia University Library
New York City, New York
P.Oxy. III 466 (front).png
Hagedorn—Leng—
Wierschin—Hils—
Type Wrestling manual
Date 2nd Century
Language(s) Ancient Greek
Author(s) Unknown
Material Papyrus roll
Size 1 sheet
Format One side, three columns
Script Ionic
Identified Bernard P. Grenfell and
Arthur S. Hunt
External data Library catalog entry
Treatise scans Digital scans (2500x1700)

The Oxyrhynchus Papyrus n.466 (MS P.Oxy.Ⅲ.466) is a fragmentary 2nd century Greek wrestling manual[1] and the oldest extant Western martial arts treatise. The original currently rests in the Rare Book & Manuscript Library of Columbia University in New York City, NY (USA). It is part of the Oxyrhynchus Papyri series, a group of manuscripts discovered by archaeologists including Bernard P. Grenfell and Arthur S. Hunt at an ancient rubbish dump near Oxyrhynchus in Egypt. The text is in three columns with 13, 15, and 10 lines (from left to right). Each technique is concluded with the instruction πλέξον ("tangle"), translated as "fight it out" or "mix it up".

Provenance

The known provenance of the Oxyrhynchus Papyrus n.466 is:

  • Created in the 2nd century.
  • Discovered by Bernard P. Grenfell and Arthur S. Hunt near Oxyrhynchus, Egypt and published in 1903.
  • Until 1907 - Owned by the Egypt Exploration Society.
  • 1907-present - Held by Columbia University.

Contents

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Gallery

Images hosted by Columbia University.

Front
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Back
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Additional Resources

The following is a list of publications containing scans, transcriptions, and translations relevant to this article, as well as published peer-reviewed research.

References

  1. ↑ "APIS record: columbia.apis.p356". Advanced Papyrological Information System. Retrieved 26 May 2012.

Copyright and License Summary

For further information, including transcription and translation notes, see the discussion page.

Work Author(s) Source License
Images Columbia University Library APIS Advanced Papyrological Information System
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Translation Michael B. Poliakoff Combat Sports in the Ancient World: Competition, Violence, and Culture
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Transcription Bernard P. Grenfell and Arthur S. Hunt Index:Oxyrhynchus Papyrus (MS P.Oxy.III.466)
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