Codrus
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codrus-176-18615527
title:
Codrus
text:
Codrus was the last of the semi-mythical Kings of Athens. He was an ancient exemplar of patriotism and self-sacrifice. He was succeeded by his son Medon, who it is claimed ruled not as king but as the first Archon of Athens. He was said to have traced his descent to the sea-God Poseidon through his father Melanthus. The earliest version of the story of Codrus comes from the 4th oration Against Leocrates by Lycurgus of Athens. During the time of the Dorian Invasion of Peloponnesus, the Dorians un
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description:
Last of the Athenian Semi-Mythical Kings (r. 1089–1068 BC)
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Codrus
date created:
2004-10-04T14:51:04Z
date modified:
2024-09-03T20:48:45Z
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