IGII34 583 Dedication commemorating victories in Panhellenic festivals

Dedication commemorating victories in Panhellenic festivals

IG II³ 4 583 Date: before 350 BC

Diophanes^[1] son of Empedion victory at the Isthmus. Two children of Empedion, Athenians, have been victorious, (5) Diophanes as a youth (ageneios) at the Isthmus in the pankration; and Progonos (has won) crowns (?). They showed the strength of their hands.

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References:

IG II³ 4 583 (Translated text) (IG Online)

IG II² 3125 (PHI)

SEG 46.255 (PHI)

SEG 34.175 (PHI)

Moretti, IAG 22

Kyle, Athletics 200 (A18)

CEG 2, no. 758

Translation by: Stephen Lambert, David Weidgenannt

Monument type: Base

Inscription type: Dedication (athlete)

Findspot: Acropolis (Acropolis Museum 13234)

Transliterations on Places on

[1] This is a (metrical, ll. 4-6) dedication by Diophanes son of Empedion commemorating his victory at the Isthmian Games in the "pankration" (a type of mix of wrestling and boxing). L. 6 is obscurely worded, but perhaps commemorates victories by Diophanes’ brother, named Progonos. Alternatively, "progonos" might have the connotation "ancestor", and "crowns", steph[anous], might be an allusion to Diophanes' brother Stephanos, who may also be attested at SEG 34.127, 40-41. It is difficult, however, to construe the line in this sense. The top of the base has sockets for a statue.

Added: 21 Oct 2019
Updated: 5 Sep 2023
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