CLASS280 Lecture 16: Macedon
14 Aug 2015
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Move away from core" of greek -> meant less greek (they defined greek based on their distance from the core") Wanted to compete in the olympian games (had to be greek to be allowed participation in the olympics) Didn"t say the macedonians all descended from greek ancestors. Differences in behaviour and culture but related (greeks and macedonians) Macedonia was not a happy place, malaria infested swamp areas, and had mountains. Traded timber, this kept macedon alive by their trade but they weren"t rich. Region where mountain warlords share power (decisions not solely made by him) Small agricultural or mountain villages governed by a local baron. International treaties often required the inclusion of the barons as signatories. Offered hippias anthemous in 506 bc (offered hippias xenia) Monarchy bankrupt, macedon not united, they were unable to defend themselves. Fought back a bit, but lost pella (their capital) Repeat names in the family and other families.
