The Cruise of the Branwen

THE GAMES IN ATHENS and simultaneously the whole body pivots on the right leg, with the result that the left foot advances vigorously and sustains, in turn, the whole weight as the discus leaves the hand. It is almost im– possible to avoid the right foot being once more carried to the front by the impetus of the throw; but it will, of course, be essential to avoid any part of the body passing the mark. The thrower stood on absolutely level ground. Whether there were marks behind him and on each side of him further to limit the space for this preliminary action is uncertain. I only read Mr. Gardiner's articles after my return from Athens, but it is interesting to recall how closely the form shown by Martin Sheridan, a magnificently developed man, corresponded with the natural movements in the series from which Myron chose his single attitude. The Greek champion Georgantas was beaten, even under the rules laid down by his compatriots, by the sheer strength of J aervinnen, a Finn, who conquered in spite of any regulations by pure muscle. I may as well take this opportunity to complete my indebtedness to Mr. Gardiner's researches by giving the results of his inquiry into ancient javelin-throwing, a sport which was also exhibited in the Athenian stadium both under restricted rules and in a " free style." A Panathenaic amphora presented by Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman to the British Museum represents two Athenian youths on horseback, clad in the regulation dress of a bright-bordered chiton fastened over the shoulder 71