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c.430–367 B.C., tyrant of Syracuse. Of humble origin, he entered politics as a supporter of the poorer classes. Having prompted (400 B.C.) a measure...
(l n´ d s) (KEY) , d. 480 B.C., king of Sparta. He succeeded (c.491 B.C.) his half brother, Cleomenes I. When the Persians invaded Greece under Xerx...
d. c.215 B.C., Greek Sicilian ruler, tyrant of Syracuse (c.270–c.215 B.C.). He showed such ability and distinction after Pyrrhus left Sicily (275 B....
(l s m´ k s) (KEY) , c.355–281 B.C., Thessalian general of Alexander the Great. He was a commander in Alexander’s fleet on the Hydaspes as well a...
(l s n´d r) (KEY) , d. 395 B.C., Spartan naval commander and statesman. Toward the end of the Peloponnesian War he was made admiral and built up the ...
( p m n´ d z) (KEY) , fl. 6th cent.? B.C., Cretan prophet and miracle worker. According to one story, he was called to Athens to purify the city afte...