Pausanias: Altar for Salpinktes at Olympia

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Author details/dating: Pausanias

Instrument Cited: salpinx

Citation Reference: Pausanias: V 22, 1

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there is in the Altis an altar near the entrance leading to the stadium. On it the Eleans do not sacrifice to any of the gods, but it is customary for the trumpeters and heralds to stand upon it when they compete.

Recent Reference: Bowyer 2016: 194-195