Two Mysterious Threats in  Herodotus (Hdt. 6.67.3, 69.5) and
the  Historians’ View of Contemporary  Eurypontid Politics

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Two Mysterious Threats in Herodotus (Hdt. 6.67.3, 69.5) and the Historians’ View of Contemporary Eurypontid Politics

HABAJ, Michal

Základní údaje

Originální název

Two Mysterious Threats in Herodotus (Hdt. 6.67.3, 69.5) and the Historians’ View of Contemporary Eurypontid Politics

Autoři

HABAJ, Michal

Vydání

Ancient History at Masaryk University (CZ) and the University of Innsbruck (AT), September 25, 2025, Institut für Alte Geschichte und Altorientalistik, Universität Innsbruck, 2025

Další údaje

Jazyk

angličtina

Typ výsledku

Prezentace na konferencích

Obor

60101 History

Utajení

není předmětem státního či obchodního tajemství

Označené pro přenos do RIV

Organizační jednotka

Filozofická fakulta

Klíčová slova anglicky

Greek historiography; Sparta; Herodotus

Příznaky

Mezinárodní význam

Změněno: 8. 1. 2026 13:33, doc. Mgr. Michal Habaj, PhD.

Anotace

V originále

The author of this study argues that two relatively obscure passages in Herodotus’ Histories (6.67.3 and 6.69.5)—one spoken by Demaratus and the other conveyed through his mother—are intended to prompt the reader to reflect on Eurypontid policy during the Peloponnesian War. The impious and unlawful deposition of the king, orchestrated by his rival Cleomenes, and the subsequent insult delivered by Leotychidas, solidified Demaratus’ decision to leave Sparta. As the article shows, this decision serves as a kind of symbolic punishment directed at the entire Lacedaemonian state—a notion already hinted at in Demaratus’ own words. Following his departure, the Eurypontid line represented by Leotychidas remains in power for a considerable time, a rule that Herodotus reflects through the figure of Cleomenes, who had ensured their ascendancy. In Herodotus’ portrayal, the Eurypontids influenced by Cleomenes act in an unSpartan manner, and their decisions resemble those of the helots—a comparison subtly suggested through the statement of Demaratus’ mother.

Návaznosti

AKTION 102p5, interní kód MU

Název: Projekt spolupráce programů starověkých dějin Masarykovy univerzity v Brně a Univerzity v Innsbrucku.

Investor: Ministerstvo školství, mládeže a tělovýchovy ČR, Projekt spolupráce programů starověkých dějin Masarykovy univerzity v Brně a Univerzity v Innsbrucku.

Citovat

HABAJ, Michal. Two Mysterious Threats in Herodotus (Hdt. 6.67.3, 69.5) and the Historians’ View of Contemporary Eurypontid Politics. In Ancient History at Masaryk University (CZ) and the University of Innsbruck (AT), September 25, 2025, Institut für Alte Geschichte und Altorientalistik, Universität Innsbruck. 2025.

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   language = {eng},
   title = {Two Mysterious Threats in Herodotus (Hdt. 6.67.3, 69.5) and the Historians’ View of Contemporary Eurypontid Politics},
   year = {2025}
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HABAJ, Michal. Two Mysterious Threats in Herodotus (Hdt. 6.67.3, 69.5) and the Historians’ View of Contemporary Eurypontid Politics. In \textit{Ancient History at Masaryk University (CZ) and the University of Innsbruck (AT), September 25, 2025, Institut für Alte Geschichte und Altorientalistik, Universität Innsbruck}. 2025.

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