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A Note on Mardonius’ Emissaries
- Mouseion: Journal of the Classical Association of Canada
- Classical Association of Canada
- Volume 9, Number 1, 2009, LIII—Series III
- pp. 21-28
- 10.1353/mou.2010.0009
- Article
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Abstract
Herodotus seems to portray the Persian general Mardonius as an impetuous commander under the thumb of foolhardy ambition. The historical events themselves, however, especially his choice of emissaries to the Greeks, reveal Mardonius to be an astute and capable leader, one adept at the use of diplomacy.
Abstract
Selon Hérodote, le Perse Mardonius est un général impétueux, téméraire et le jouet d’ambitions démesurées. Les événements, en revanche, révèlent en Mardonius non seulement un chef astucieux et capable, mais aussi un commandant versé dans l’art de la diplomatie. Un exemple éclairant en est son choix des légats envoyés aux Grecs.
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