History of the Peloponnesian War · Character
Aristaeus
Corinthian general who fought at Potidaea.
minor
Also known as the Corinthian Aristeus
First appearance: book i
Aristaeus shows up with force in Chapter II. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Corinthian commander who leads reinforcements to Potidaea and is a steady friend to the Potidaeans.
Aristaeus first appears in 0002 book i.
In Chapter II: Corinthian commander who leads reinforcements to Potidaea and is a steady friend to the Potidaeans.
Later, in VII: The Corinthian captured and executed by the Athenians along with other envoys for his role in Potidaean affairs.
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- Diverse Figures of the War
- Spartan and Athenian Leaders
- Early War Naval Commanders
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This excerpt marks the dramatic climax because it captures the Athenians' fateful psychological peak of hubris…
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See Aristaeus in book i