Wrestling - Mythology

Mythology

Some of the earliest references to wrestling, can be found in wrestling mythology.

  • The Mahabharata describes the encounter between the accomplished wrestlers Bhima and Jarasandha.
  • The Epic of Gilgamesh: Gilgamesh established his credibility as a leader, after wrestling Enkidu.
  • Greek mythology celebrates the rise of Zeus as ruler of the earth after a wrestling match with his father, Cronus. Both Heracles and Theseus were famous for their wrestling against man and beast.

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