The Greek Orator Dio Chrysostom (c. 40 – c. 115 AD) discusses the virtues of the boxer Melancolmas in terms quite similar to traditional Thailand's ideal of Muay Femeu dominance...even arguing that trying to knock someone out is an act of cowardice and fear of endurance. pic.twitter.com/XDNfWQbJMt

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