”..but what do you have to say about my own happiness?” To this, the wise Athenian responded with a phrase that would become famous: “Count no man happy before his...
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The friendship between Achilles and Patroclus was especially strong for another reason: Patroclus’ father, Menoetius, was the brother of Peleus, Achilles’ father, meaning they were first cousins.
He famously remarked, “Pound away at the sack—the body of Anaxarchus—you will not pound Anaxarchus himself,” asserting that while his body could be destroyed, his spirit and identity remained untouchable.
According to Pausanias, Milo once smeared a disk with oil, stood on it, and challenged other athletes and spectators to move him, which no one could do. It is also...
Still shocked, the Spartans received an immediate attack from the Thebans, who wanted to preempt any reinforcements for the besieged. And they were right. A strong force under Cleombrotus was...
Everyone was impressed with the 12-year-old hero who fought with courage, boldness and determination like an experienced soldier. The loot he got fighting, was a ‘Martini’ type rifle.
Flames spread, and the powder magazine exploded, while cannons, masts, wood, and iron flew into the air. The survivors of the frigate were captured and slaughtered on the spot. Despite...
To each of the relatives, they announced the names of the dead, while the ephors warned the women not to mourn for them but to silently endure their misfortune. Obviously,...
.. the Athenians responded: “Our demand is to achieve what we consider feasible from what we truly have in mind, knowing well that both you and we understand that, according...
The institution of “sissitia”influenced, shaped, and molded the citizens who embraced it, serving as a model for imitation for several cities that adopted it.
”..but what do you have to say about my own happiness?” To this, the wise Athenian responded with a phrase that would become famous: “Count no man happy before his...
The friendship between Achilles and Patroclus was especially strong for another reason: Patroclus’ father, Menoetius, was the brother of Peleus, Achilles’ father, meaning they were first cousins.
He famously remarked, “Pound away at the sack—the body of Anaxarchus—you will not pound Anaxarchus himself,” asserting that while his body could be destroyed, his spirit and identity remained untouchable.
According to Pausanias, Milo once smeared a disk with oil, stood on it, and challenged other athletes and spectators to move him, which no one could do. It is also...
Still shocked, the Spartans received an immediate attack from the Thebans, who wanted to preempt any reinforcements for the besieged. And they were right. A strong force under Cleombrotus was...
Everyone was impressed with the 12-year-old hero who fought with courage, boldness and determination like an experienced soldier. The loot he got fighting, was a ‘Martini’ type rifle.
Flames spread, and the powder magazine exploded, while cannons, masts, wood, and iron flew into the air. The survivors of the frigate were captured and slaughtered on the spot. Despite...
To each of the relatives, they announced the names of the dead, while the ephors warned the women not to mourn for them but to silently endure their misfortune. Obviously,...
.. the Athenians responded: “Our demand is to achieve what we consider feasible from what we truly have in mind, knowing well that both you and we understand that, according...
The institution of “sissitia”influenced, shaped, and molded the citizens who embraced it, serving as a model for imitation for several cities that adopted it.