Clearchus

[ klee-ahr-kuhs ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Clearchus, a Spartan, commanded the principal body of these brave mercenaries.

The suggestion was approved, and with fifteen vessels duly manned from Megara, or furnished by other allies, Clearchus set out.

Hearing what had been done to their comrade, his fellows fretted and fumed, and were highly incensed against Clearchus.

One of Menon's men, who was splitting wood, caught sight of Clearchus as he rode past, and aimed a blow at him with his axe.

Clearchus summoned Proxenus, who was next him, and debated whether to send a detachment or to go in a body to the camp to save it.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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