Βρασίδας
Brasidas
Translated by John Hyland7 Apr 2000Vetting: high9 revisions
Translation
The son of Tellis,1 a general of [the] Lakedaimonians. When Methone went over to the Athenian side, he waged war against it and restored it [sc. to the Spartans].2 He also distinguished himself as a general at Pylos,3 being the first to leap from the ship. There he was also wounded and lost his shield. After these events a year-long truce resulted, which the Athenians were the first to break. Because he was popular in Amphipolis and Thrace they registered him as their city-founder in place of Hagnon.4 The war, up until the deaths of Brasidas and Kleon,5 lasted ten years, and was called the Archidamian.6
'[Attacking] on the pretense that one favors Brasidas' side.'7 Meaning that of the Lakedaimonians' side.
'[Attacking] on the pretense that one favors Brasidas' side.'7 Meaning that of the Lakedaimonians' side.