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Are athenians or Spartans the center of the greek culture?

athenians ;)


In what ways did Greek gods and goddesess play an important part in the lives of the athenians?

Greek gods played an important role in the lives of Athenians by giving the people advice when they went to their temples.


How does the melian dialogue represnt key concepts such as self-interst the balance of power alliance capabilities empire and justice?

The Melian dialogue is a dramatic imaginary dialogue in Thucydides' History of the Peloponnesian War. The Athenians demanded that the Melians surrender their city and pay them tribute or face the destruction of their city. The Melians claimed their right to remain neutral, appealing to the Athenians' sense of mercy toward a small, neutral, and defenceless city. Thucydides' imagines how such a dialogue could have taken place and in this he explores the self-interest of the Athenians, the uneven balance of power between mighty Athens and tiny Melos and whether Athens's decision to attack Melos was just. After a long siege, Athens broke through the defences, killed all the men and sold the women and children as slaves. Thucydides thought that interstate relations were based on might rather than right. Because of this, international relations allowed the mighty do as they please and force the weak to suffer a"s they must". He was the first writer to use the expression "might is right" which is often translated as might makes right.


Did the Persians defeat the people when they were at Marathon?

At the battle of Marathon 490 BCE the Athenians defeated the Persians.


Which group of Athenians had the most leisure time?

Most Athenians were poor and hardworking, working long hours with little leisure time. The groups that would have had the most time for leisure would have been the richest people.

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How melian dialog representself interest?

Melian Dialogue does represent self interest because when the Athenians gave the Melians the ultimatum, it only served in their interest and not that of a common ground. The destruction of Melos was not humanitarian by any means because they would not surrender and send tribute to Athens.


When was Melian created?

Melian was created in 1977.


What has the author Melian Mansfield written?

Melian Mansfield has written: 'A parent's guide to special needs'


What were athenians?

People


What are people from Athens called?

People in Athens Greece, were called Athenians(Ath-inee-ins)


How did the melian dialog affect issues like self interest?

The Melian Dialogue highlighted the clash between self-interest and morality in international relations. The Athenians prioritized their own self-interest and power over the Melians' pleas for justice, ultimately leading to their conquest. This dialogue serves as a case study illustrating the realpolitik principle that countries often act in their own self-interest, regardless of moral considerations.


When did Melos refuse to enter the Delian League?

The discussion between the Athenians and the Melians over the matter (The Melian Dialogue) happened in 416 BC, however, Melos could have most likely refused the Delian League some time prior to the dialogue.


How did the people of Athenians dress?

Athenians dressed in long, heavy robes all year round.


Who are the Athens?

the athenians were the people of athen


Many Athenians were what?

People


Why did Athenians ostracize there people?

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Describe the Spartans and the athenians?

spartans were people who placed a lot of emphasis on the military. athenians were people named themselves after the greek goddess athena