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    Hysplex (Greek: ὕσπληξ) is a starting gate used in ancient Greek horse and foot races. This device was set up at the starting line and consisted of an...
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  • Valavanis is a corresponding member of the Deutsches Archäologisches Institut. Hysplex. The Starting Mechanism in Ancient Stadia. A Contribution to Ancient Greek...
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    likelihood of human error. Portable starting gates (hyspleges, singular: hysplex), employed a tight cord in a wooden frame, loosened to drop forwards and...
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    barriers called carceres, a term that has the same meaning as the Greek hysplex. They were placed in steps like the hysplexes, but there were some slight...
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    way. Starting boxes normally hold eight dogs, with some holding nine. Hysplex Peake, Wayne (2004). "Chapter 4: Programming and conducting unregistered...
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  • (Elis) Hyrtacina Hyrtacus Hysiae (Argolis) Hysiae (Boeotia) Hysminai Hysmon Hysplex I know that I know nothing Iacchus Ialemus Ialmenus Ialysos (mythology)...
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