King Darius of Persia was angry at the Athenians primarily because they supported the Ionian Revolt against Persian rule. The Athenians sent ships and troops to aid the Ionian cities, which defied Persian authority and threatened Darius’s control over the region. In retaliation, Darius sought to punish Athens, leading to the famous Battle of Marathon in 490 BCE. This conflict marked a significant moment in the struggle between Persia and the Greek city-states.
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Battle of Marathon
King Darius of Persia sought to punish the Athenians primarily because they supported the Ionian cities during their revolt against Persian rule in 499 BCE. This support was seen as an affront to Persian authority and a challenge to his expansionist ambitions. Darius aimed to demonstrate Persian power and deter other Greek city-states from defying his rule, ultimately leading to the Persian invasion of Greece, including the famous Battle of Marathon in 490 BCE.
To fight off the invading Persians. This happened twice once under Darius I 492-490 BC again under Xerxes in 480 479BC,
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They responded to a call for aid from their fellow Greeks, the Ionians,who were at the time under Persian rule, The Athenians failed to free the Ionians at the time, but burned the city of Sardis to the ground. Darius was infuriated and demanded to know who has so savaged the city. "The Athenians" was the response.
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Battle of Marathon
He didn't, Darius' own nobles killed him. Alexander was angry at such and act and killed the killers.
An Persian expeditionary force sent by King Darius to punish the Eretrians and Athenians for interfering in his empire was defeated at the Battle of Marathon in 490 BCE.
To fight off the invading Persians. This happened twice once under Darius I 492-490 BC again under Xerxes in 480 479BC,
Although Athenians were Greeks, not all Greeks were Athenians.
After the Ionian Revolt, it is said that the Persian king Darius received the whispered words "Remember the Athenians" in his ear, urging him to seek revenge against Athens for its support of the Ionian rebels. This moment highlighted Darius's desire for retribution, ultimately leading to the Persian Wars and the famous Battle of Marathon. The phrase symbolizes the enduring tension between Persia and Greece, particularly Athens.
Although Athenians were Greeks, not all Greeks were Athenians.
They were angry when Socrates called himself a benefactor.
The Athenians put Socrates to death because he was accused of corrupting the youth of Athens and impiety towards the city's gods. His philosophical teachings challenged the beliefs and values of the society, leading to his trial and subsequent conviction.