6.51 Demaratus was back in Sparta attacking Cleomenes. The two kings are related, but Demaratus' house is of slightly inferior ancestry. | |
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6.52 The Spartans say that the dual kingship started with the twin sons of their king Aristodemus, both of whom ruled after his death. | |
Posted on 08-09-17 | |
6.53 Other Greeks list the Dorian kings going back to Perseus, son of Danaƫ, showing that they were Greeks. But Danaƫ was actually Egyptian. | |
Posted on 08-10-17 | |
6.54 The Persians say that Perseus was an Assyrian who became Greek. | |
Posted on 08-11-17 | |
6.55 Enough of that. Others have told how these men became masters of the Dorians. I'll write about things no one else has mentioned. | |
Posted on 08-12-17 | |
6.56 Sparta's kings have various perks, incl. being able to wage war against anyone they want. Plus they get a bodyguard when on campaign. | |
Posted on 08-13-17 | |
6.57 During peace time they get extra food and front row seats at athletic events, and they sit as members of the Spartan Gerousia [senate]. | |
Posted on 08-14-17 | |
6.58 When a Spartan king dies the news is carried around Laconia. Various people have to go to the funeral, where they beat their foreheads. | |
Posted on 08-15-17 | |
6.59 After a king dies, the incoming king forgives Spartiates any debts they owe to the king or state. In this they are like the Persians. | |
Posted on 08-16-17 | |
6.60 The Spartans are like the Egyptians in that heralds, flute-players, and cooks inherit their trades from their fathers. | |
Posted on 08-17-17 | |
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