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The mass execution at Elis in 343 BC

Graeme Bourke

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Abstract

Diodoros (16.63.4-5) records, in a digression from his report for 346/5 BC, that certain Eleian exiles employed a large number of mercenaries, transported them to the Peloponnese and made war upon the Eleians. The Eleians, however, supported by 'the Arkadians', defeated the exiles and captured 4,000 mercenaries. While the Arkadians sold their half share, the Eleians executed theirs on account of 'the transgression committed against the oracle'.
Original languageEnglish
Pages11-11
Publication statusPublished - 2017
EventASCS 38: Australasian Society for Classical Studies 38th Annual Meeting - Victoria University, Wellington, New Zealand
Duration: 31 Jan 20173 Feb 2017

Conference

ConferenceASCS 38: Australasian Society for Classical Studies 38th Annual Meeting
CityWellington, New Zealand
Period31/01/173/02/17

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