Ancient History Competition 23

constantinakatsari May 22, 2010 Ancient History Competition, Uncategorized

Many would think that it was inappropriate for Spartans to use tricks in war, but he said that “where the lion’s skin is not enough, the fox’s skin must be added”. Who was he?

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3 Comments

  1. jpgalhano May 22, 2010, 5:08 pm Reply

    I would say Lysander, and that Erasmus recovered that saying in his Adages.

  2. Chuck Jones May 22, 2010, 5:09 pm Reply

    Lysander, according to Plutarch.

  3. Manolis May 23, 2010, 4:13 am Reply

    Correct. The saying is from Plutarch.

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