[2] Ancient sources wrote that when he retired from athletics he continued to test his strength by drawing a great bow every day.
His practice with the bow was interrupted during a period when he was away from home.
When he returned, he was no longer able to bend the bow.
[1][2] Pausanias wrote that according to him this should be regarded as an act of madness rather than of courage.
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