Ancient History Competition 29
In one of Eurpides’ tragedies, Agamemnon says: “We are the slaves of the masses”
Which 5th-century Athenian politician is reported to have used this line when he talked about himself?
Love of History | Ancient History Competition 29
Dr. Constantina Katsari is a comparative historian that specialises on ancient and modern history. She looks at current events with a critical eye and brings forward direct comparisons with similar historical events.
Nikias, according to Plutarch, Nikias 5.7, quoting Euripides, Iphigeneia in Aulis 449-50.
Except that Plutarch says he could have used these words of himself, not explicitly that he did.
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