CLST 404 Lecture 14: Lecture14
5 Mar 2018
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Just 60 stades (12 kilometers) from marathon is rhamnous, on the road that runs beside. Pausanias, description of greece the sea to oropos. The dwellings of the people are by the shore, but a little above the sea is a sanctuary of nemesis, who of all deities is the most implacable toward the proud. Two temples are constructed there: one for themis, goddess of order and justice, the other for nemesis, goddess and personification of divine retribution, both are chthonic entities. Location is important because it is close to the site of the battle of marathon. Mainly known as the cult of nemesis. When themis could not be invoked, nemesis swept in and provided retribution. Cost 30 talents for the temple to be built. Important during the battle of marathon because she assured victory for those in battle: cost was low because the used local marble. Original temple dates to the late 6th c. bce.
