The Sportsman On Hunting A Sportsman's Manual, Commonly Called Cynegeticus
By:Xenophon Published By:Double9 Books
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The sportsman on hunting: A sportsman's manual commonly called Cynegeticus presents a structured exploration of hunting as both a practical pursuit and a moral discipline. Xenophon examines the art of the hunt not merely as sport but as a formative exercise fostering courage, endurance, and ethical refinement. The work begins by tracing the divine origins of hunting to Apollo and Artemis, honoring them as patrons of the chase. It then introduces the figure of Cheiron, the wise centaur who instructs heroes in this noble art, underscoring the spiritual and educational value of the practice. Through this foundation, hunting becomes a path toward cultivating discipline, respect for nature, and harmony between human skill and animal instinct. Xenophon proceeds to describe the necessary tools, the training of dogs, and the methods suited for various kinds of game. His tone merges reverence with instruction, blending mythological reverence and pragmatic advice to elevate hunting into a moral exercise that strengthens character and promotes balance between body and mind.
Xenophon was a Greek historian, soldier, and philosopher born in Athens around 430 BC. He was a student of Socrates and fought as a mercenary in various conflicts throughout his life. In 401 BC, Xenophon joined the expedition of Cyrus the Younger, a Persian prince who sought to overthrow his brother, the king of Persia. After Cyrus was killed in battle, Xenophon led a group of Greek soldiers known as the Ten Thousand on a dangerous retreat across enemy territory, an event he later wrote about in his famous work, the Anabasis. Xenophon also wrote several other works, including the Hellenica, which covers the events in Greece from 411 BC to 362 BC, and the Cyropaedia, a fictionalized biography of Cyrus the Great. In addition to his military and historical pursuits, Xenophon was also interested in philosophy and wrote several works on ethics, including Memorabilia, a collection of Socratic dialogues. He believed in the importance of piety, obedience to the law, and the virtues of the Greek city-state system. Xenophon spent his later years in the Greek city of Corinth, where he continued to write and engage in philosophical discussions. He died around 354 BC at an advanced age.
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