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'''''The Knights''''' is a play written by the [[Athens|Athenian]] playwright [[Aristophanes]]. | '''''The Knights''''' is a play written by the [[Athens|Athenian]] playwright [[Aristophanes]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Following [[Kleon]]'s rise in the political arena, he drew the attention of Aristophanes, who sought to besmirch Kleon's reputation | Following [[Kleon]]'s rise in the political arena, he drew the attention of Aristophanes, who sought to besmirch Kleon's reputation and make him a laughing-stock. Due to this, Kleon ordered his right-hand man, Commander [[Rhexenor]], to prevent the show in 424 BCE. Rhexenor's attempts were foiled by the [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]], who ensured that Aristophanes' main actor, [[Thespis]], was able to participate. The play was a success.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[A-Musing Tale]]</ref> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
Latest revision as of 14:55, 6 May 2026
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The Knights is a play written by the Athenian playwright Aristophanes.
History[edit | edit source]
Following Kleon's rise in the political arena, he drew the attention of Aristophanes, who sought to besmirch Kleon's reputation and make him a laughing-stock. Due to this, Kleon ordered his right-hand man, Commander Rhexenor, to prevent the show in 424 BCE. Rhexenor's attempts were foiled by the Spartan misthios Kassandra, who ensured that Aristophanes' main actor, Thespis, was able to participate. The play was a success.[1]