History of the Peloponnesian War · Character
Callias
Athenian diplomat who negotiated the Peace of Callias.
minor
First appearance: book i
Callias shows up with force in Chapter II. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Athenian general commanding forces sent to suppress the revolt of Potidaea.
Callias first appears in 0002 book i.
In Chapter II: Athenian general commanding forces sent to suppress the revolt of Potidaea.
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- Spartan and Athenian Leaders
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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 Callias in book i