Friday, January 11, 2008
The Massacre at Melos
Athens wanted power. And by wanting power they wanted stronger allies. In so doing this, they went to the island of Melos, to ask to join their alliance. Melos, however, did not want to join Athens, and asked Sparta for help and support. In hearing this, Athens destroyed and attacked Melos. They killed all of the men, and the women and children who were left alive were then enslaved.
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