Periander
Americannoun
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The messenger returned to Periander, and related what had occurred.
From Darius the Great Makers of History by Jacob Abbott
When Procles the tyrant was carried captive by Periander of Corinth, the oligarchy was restored, and the people of Epidaurus continued ever afterwards close allies of the Spartan power.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 6 "English Language" to "Epsom Salts" by Various
The ass put out his ugly head and brayed in the very face of Periander.
From Blackwoods Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 366, April, 1846 by Various
Periander knit his brows, and looked daggers at his courtiers.
From Blackwoods Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 366, April, 1846 by Various
Polycrates was the patron of Anacreon, Periander of Arion.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 4 "Grasshopper" to "Greek Language" by Various
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