Alcmaeonidae Essays

  • When Was Alcibiades Really A Patron Analysis

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    Alcibiades: A Patron For Whom? Alcibiades was a talented and flamboyant Athenian statesman and general whose treachery during the Peloponnesian War in the 5th century BCE gave him a reputation for being cunning and manipulative . He was very handsome and rich and was notorious for his extravagant lifestyle and loose morals. He had many enemies, as well as many admirers. Because of how many times he switched sides, the question is, Who was he really a Patron for? “Theophrastus

  • Why Was Cleomene's Insanity?

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    Quite Mad Indeed Cleomenes was able to invade strong rival enemy cities like Argos; and even bribe the Pythia at Delphi to try to remove his co-king from reigning in Sparta. However, one thing that he was most known for was his supposed madness. There are many reasons that try to explain Cleomenes’ insanity, but one that Sparta particularly claims to be true is that he became addicted to the Scythian’s culture of drinking undiluted wine. The reasoning behind this claim is purely a cover up for the

  • Pericles: A True Hero

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    Athens was one of the most powerful and revered city-states in Ancient Greece. A very controversial leader in Athens of this time was Pericles. Pericles was born into the wealthy and influential Alcmaeonidae family in 495 BCE. He came to power as a statesman in Athens in 461 BCE, and ruled unto his death is 429 BCE. Pericles set three goals for Athens which included strengthening democracy, empire, and glorifying Athens. Although many people consider Pericles a hero, it was questionable how he reached

  • Theme Of Karma In Herodotus

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    In Herodotus sixth book from The Histories, he covers the Ionian revolt, the aftermath, Persian expedition to Marathon, Defense of the Alcmaeonidae and capture of Lemnos. Throughout all the major events which are covered in the sixth book, the common theme of karma is plagued throughout the book. This pattern is especially evident while Herodotus covers Histiaeus rise and subsequent fall, the Persians facing great misfortune after moving forward and lastly Miltiades fatal fall. Herodotus portrayes

  • King Pericles Research Paper

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    443BCE which he held for the remainder of his life. Pericles was born into one of the leading families in Athens; his father being a military commander for Athens in the battle of Mycale in 479BCE and his mother belonging to the culturally powerful Alcmaeonidae family. His father was Xanthippus who married into the controversial family of the Alcmaeonids before leaving their