{"id":16265,"date":"2026-02-24T20:34:25","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T20:34:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mythiko.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=16265"},"modified":"2026-02-24T20:34:36","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T20:34:36","slug":"javelin-thrower-akontistes-13-5-cm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/mythiko.com\/el\/product\/javelin-thrower-akontistes-13-5-cm\/","title":{"rendered":"Javelin Thrower (Akontistes) 13,5 cm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"883\">This replica represents an Archaic Greek <strong data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"533\">akontistes<\/strong> (javelin thrower), inspired by bronze votive statuettes discovered at the Sanctuary of Dodona in Epirus, northwestern Greece. Dating to the 6th century BC, such figures were dedicated to Zeus at one of the oldest oracular sanctuaries in the Greek world. Original examples from Dodona are housed today in the National Archaeological Museum in Athens.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"1564\">The athlete is shown in a dynamic stride, torso extended and arm drawn back, preparing to launch the javelin. This poised moment captures both physical discipline and controlled energy\u2014key ideals of Archaic Greek athletics. Small bronze athletes were commonly offered as votive dedications, either in prayer for victory or in gratitude for success in competition. Produced in regional workshops across Epirus and other Greek bronze-working centers, these figures reflect the stylized proportions and rhythmic movement characteristic of Archaic art. Beyond sport, they symbolize aret\u0113\u2014excellence of body and spirit\u2014celebrating the athletic ideal central to ancient Greek identity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:f0459bac-3f03-4e00-bb26-a4f2b908f079-3\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-8\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"de460918-4f0b-45d9-b8d8-b3f851849dbb\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"227\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">A dynamic representation of an Archaic Greek athlete captured in the decisive moment before releasing the javelin, embodying balance, motion, and the competitive spirit of early Greek athletics.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"text-center\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pointer-events-none h-px w-px absolute bottom-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-edge=\"true\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":16266,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_cat":[17,18,445],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-16265","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","product_cat-sculptures","product_cat-bronze-sculptures","product_cat-collection-iii"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mythiko.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/16265","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mythiko.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mythiko.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mythiko.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16265"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mythiko.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16266"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mythiko.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16265"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mythiko.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=16265"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mythiko.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=16265"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}