A Loophole in the ‘No-Woman Policy’ of Olympics
Women were not generally permitted to participate in or watch the Olympics, although there was a small exception for the equestrian competitions that allowed them to ride horses.
The Spartan Princess Cynisca took advantage of this provision to win the competition without even taking part in it, making history for women. With two first-place finishes from her horses in the competition in 396 and 392 BCE, Cynisca was unquestionably victorious.
Greeks Knew the Worth of ‘Salt’
Similar to their Roman predecessors, the Greeks traded salt. Slaves were once purchased in return for salt. They also adhered to the adage that you shouldn’t trust a man until you’ve shared a salt pack with him.
The Greek term for salt is “alas.” The expression “not worth his salt” was also used by the Greeks, who also utilized salt to create soaps and detergents from animal fats and ashes.