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Lycurgus ( / laɪˈkɜːrɡəs /; Greek: Λυκοῦργος Λυκόφρονος Βουτάδης; c. 390 – c. 325 BC) was a statesman and logographer in Ancient Greece. In the aftermath of the Athenian defeat at the Battle of Chaeronea in 338 BC, he became the leading figure in Athenian politics, taking control of Athenian finances and ...
Lycurgus (flourished 7th century bc?) was traditionally the lawgiver who founded most of the institutions of ancient Sparta. Scholars have been unable to determine conclusively whether Lycurgus was a historical person and, if he did exist, which institutions should be attributed to him.
Lycurgus (/ l aɪ ˈ k ɜːr ɡ ə s /; Greek: Λυκοῦργος Lykoȗrgos; fl. c. 820 BC) was the legendary lawgiver of Sparta. He was credited with reforming Spartan society in accordance with the Oracle of Apollo at Delphi. He is referred to by ancient historians and philosophers Plutarch, Herodotus, Xenophon, Plato, Polybius, and ...
Lycurgus (born c. 390 bc —died c. 324) was an Athenian statesman and orator noted for his efficient financial administration and vigorous prosecutions of officials charged with corruption. Lycurgus supported Demosthenes’ opposition to Macedonian expansion.
Nov 7, 2022 · While historians may argue over his existence, Lycurgus remains credited with being the great lawgiver. Regardless of whether its strength came from the Oracle of Apollo, Lycurgus, or through adaptation, Sparta became a dominant city-state and ardent foe of ancient Athens.
Apr 24, 2015 · The crucial years between Chaironeia (338) and the Lamian War (323-322), “Lycurgan Athens”, are the main focus, but there are also succinct surveys of developments between 405 and 338 and the final chapter extends the story down through the third century.
The punishment of Lycurgus was represented in a painting in a temple at Athens. (Paus. i. 20. § 20.) The above Homeric story about Lycurgus has been much varied by later poets and mythographers.
