Street name: Kalipatiras
Category: Person
Category in detail: The first woman spectator of the ancient Olympic Games.
Description:
Kallipateira was the first woman who watched the ancient Olympic Games to admire her son, Peisirodos who was struggling. She dared to dress like a man and enter the Olympic stadium, ignoring the strict prohibition of women. Although she was caught, she avoided the death penalty because of her family reputation and her pride.
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City: Kalamata
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