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The Origin of Tyranny

Note 286 — Chapter II · Athens

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Hdt. IV. 180, “They dress up together on each occasion their fairest maiden in a Corinthian helmet and full Greek armour, and, mounting her on a chariot, drive her all round the lake.” See further Macan, Hdt. IV.-VI. ad loc., who quotes Phye.

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