Theagenes

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Theagenes of Megara was among the first of Greek tyrants, possibly inspired by Cypselus of neighbouring Corinth.

He makes an appearance in history for three reasons.

1. He slaughtered the flocks of the rich (an act which is incomprehensible due to the lack of background information behind the act)
2. He tried about 630 people in the courts to help his son-in-law Cylon get to power in Athens
3. He built a fountain house that can still be seen off the “Road of the Spring-House” in modern Megara.

 

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