The End of Sparta

Authors: Victor Davis Hanson

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“They cried out that the Spartans had all been killed or scattered in fear of the arrival of Epaminondas. “Our thousands chased down their hundreds. Ask the priestesses of Artemis how many have been hunted down and gutted. The bodies of our masters are scattered all over Ithômê. Talk to Alkidamas. Look, our Alkidamas is here. We have the plans of the city and are ready to have the gods bless the founding—and start tomorrow.”Bedlam followed as the celebrants lit more torches. The drummers took up... the strain. Thousands of Messenians came out of the shadows and mingled in with the Thebans and Argives. Then Alkidamas came forward with a sickly sort of fellow at his side. Ephoros waved as the man addressed the throng. “Patience, silence, my guests. We sleep now. Soon the high priestesses return from Ithômê and Eva with the gods’ nod about our city’s founding. So for now, sleep, our Argive and Theban guests. Lay out your camps and tents. Sleep in peace, we of Messenia have food and peace for you—and a city to build tomorrow.”MoreLess Read More Read Less