"The Sportsman: On Hunting, a Sportsman's Manual, Commonly Called Cynegeticus" by Xenophon is an old how-to book about hunting, thought to be from the 300s BC. The book acts like a guide for new hunters, telling them about techniques, how to use dogs, and the good things about hunting, especially how it can help young men grow into good people. The book starts by saying that hunting comes from the gods Apollo and Artemis. It talks about Cheiron, a centaur who taught many Greek heroes, and how he taught his students about hunting. The book says that learning to hunt helps young people become strong and have good character. Later parts of the book explain the tools hunters need and what kind of dogs are best for different animals. By focusing on training, good qualities, and the bond between the hunter and dog, the book shows how important it is to be a good sportsman and hunt the right way.
The Sportsman: On Hunting, a Sportsman's Manual, Commonly Called Cynegeticus
By Xenophon
Discover how ancient Greeks believed hunting, guided by gods and mythical mentors, could sculpt young men into paragons of physical strength and moral virtue.
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About the AuthorXenophon of Athens was a Greek military leader, philosopher, and historian. At the age of 30, he was elected as one of the leaders of the retreating Greek mercenaries, the Ten Thousand, who had been part of Cyrus's attempt to seize control of the Achaemenid Empire. As the military historian Theodore Ayrault Dodge wrote, "the centuries since have devised nothing to surpass the genius of this warrior". Xenophon established precedents for many logistical operations and was among the first to describe strategic flanking maneuvers and feints in combat.
Xenophon of Athens was a Greek military leader, philosopher, and historian. At the age of 30, he was elected as one of the leaders of the retreating Greek mercenaries, the Ten Thousand, who had been part of Cyrus's attempt to seize control of the Achaemenid Empire. As the military historian Theodore Ayrault Dodge wrote, "the centuries since have devised nothing to surpass the genius of this warrior". Xenophon established precedents for many logistical operations and was among the first to describe strategic flanking maneuvers and feints in combat.
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