"Physical perfection" - historical sources

Article is devoted to the concept of physical perfection, and his place in archaic societies (for example, the traditions of the North Caucasus). The author emphasizes the lack of a theme of physical perfection within the philosophical and cultural knowledge, points to the representation of the theme in other disciplines, demonstrates that in archaic cultures where physical perfection is associated with survival, physical training and sports are closely intertwined with other forms of preparation for the activity.