-415Mutilation of the Hermae and the Condemnation of Alcibiades

The sacred Hermae busts in Athens are mutilated just before ...
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🏛️ Cimon's Ostracism from Athens

Cimon's Ostracism from Athens (-461)
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🏛️ Alcibiades Elected Strategos, Ascends to Athenian Political Dominance

Alcibiades is elected strategos of Athens and begins dominating Athenian politics.
Alcibiades Elected Strategos, Ascends to Athenian Political Dominance (-420)
Ancient greeceAthenian DemocracyAlcibiadesLeadershipMilitary StrategyPeloponnesian WarWarfareDiplomacy
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🏛️ Mutilation of the Hermae and the Condemnation of Alcibiades

The sacred Hermae busts in Athens are mutilated just before the expedition to Sicily is sent away. One of the culprits, Andocides, is captured and is forced to turn informer. He names the other mutilators, among them Alcibiades, who are sentenced to death in their absence.
Mutilation of the Hermae and the Condemnation of Alcibiades (-415)
Ancient greeceAthenian DemocracyPeloponnesian WarAlcibiadesPolitical IntrigueMilitary Campaign
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🏃‍♂️ Alcibiades' Defection to Sparta

Alcibiades defects from Athens to Sparta after having learned about his death sentence.
Ancient greecePeloponnesian WarMilitary StrategyPolitical IntrigueAlcibiadesWarfare
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🏛️ Alcibiades' Triumphant Return to Athens

Alcibiades returns to Athens in triumph after an absence of seven years.
Alcibiades' Triumphant Return to Athens (-408)
Ancient greecePeloponnesian WarAlcibiadesMilitary LeadersExileWarfare
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🤝 Peace Conference Fails: Athens Rejects Spartan Terms

A peace conference between the Greek city-states is held in Sparta. Andocides, Athenian orator and politician, goes with three colleagues to negotiate peace with Sparta. The conference is unsuccessful and Athens rejects the terms and exiles the ambassadors.
Ancient greeceDiplomacyPolitical ConflictPeloponnesian WarExile
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