The legends of Aristomenes, hero of the Messenian resistance to Sparta, were designed to excite, gratify and amuse. Yet they remain almost unknown even to specialist ancient historians. This book, the first monograph to be devoted to Aristomenes, redirects attention to his adventures, which at times resemble those of King Arthur, Robin Hood and even Sinbad the Sailor. Famously, Sparta tried to suppress the identity and self-confidence of its Messenian helots. Yet here are stories which give access to the imagination of this long-muted by ultimately liberated people.
- ISBN10 0954384547
- ISBN13 9780954384548
- Publish Date 12 January 2004
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Classical Press of Wales
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 244
- Language English