Olympic Athlete Aemilianus from Amasra!

A statue of an athlete who won a medal in the Olympics in 155 AD was found on a tombstone in Amasra.

“In his thirtieth year, my father had named me Aemilianus. Coming from a noble family, Geminos was my nanny and governess. With a mystical belief, I participated in the festivities celebrated by burning with fire for the god Euios. I was a master in wrestling, spear throwing, pancreas, discus throw, running, jumping and all rhythmic ball games. My trainer was the one who prepared me for success in all these sports. In satyr, I prevailed over Cyzicus and Pergamon, and I personally carried the wreath of Cyzicus. However, the jealous Moira withheld the Pergamon Wreath from me. And my body was destroyed by death in the province of Dor. My teacher Geminoz took my bones to Amastris and left them for eternity in a stone chest decorated with wreaths…”

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