Histories · Character
Syloson
Exiled Samian nobleman who trades a red cloak with a young Persian prince and later returns as tyrant on the strength of that favor.
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Also known as Syoloson, Syoloson the son of Aiakes
First appearance: Book III: Thaleia
As a supporting figure in Histories, Syloson is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Exiled brother of Polycrates, gives his mantle to Darius in Egypt, later claims benefactor status.
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Syloson is a man without a city, drifting in the shadow of his brother Polycrates and then of Persian power. His fortunes rest on a small kindness done to Darius before Darius was king, a debt the Great King later…
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- Other
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- Diverse figures from the Histories
- Kings and commanders of the Greco-Persian Wars
- Key figures of the Ionian Revolt
- Protagonist
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Closing
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