Kleon
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Kleon the Everyman (died 422 BCE) was an Athenian general of the Delian League during the Peloponnesian War. He was also the Sage of the Cult of Kosmos, and the superior of Rhexenor. He was the first prominent representative of the commercial class in Athenian politics.
A political opponent of Perikles, the then-leader of Athens who had adopted a defensive stance in combating the Peloponnesian League, Kleon sought to adopt a more aggressive approach against their opponents. After Perikles died, Kleon assumed control of the the city. He was largely supported by the people of Athens until Kassandra, Sokrates, Aristophanes, and others led a social uprising against him.
Biography
He was drowned and killed by the Spartan misthios Kassandra during the Battle of Amphipolis in 422 BCE.[1]
Trivia
- Kleon is a Greek name derived from the word κλεος (kleos), which means 'glory'.
- His promise to "Make Athens Great Again", as well as his hawkish nature, his populist rhetoric, and his representation of the commercial class, is an obvious reference to the American president Donald Trump, who was known for his promise to "Make America Great Again", as well as for his own fiery rhetoric, populism, and representation of the business class.
Gallery
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Concept art of Kleon's final battle by Hugo Puzzuoli
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Kleon's corpse during the Battle of Amphipolis
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Head models of Kleon
Appearances
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – We Will Rise
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Doing Time
