Pelopidas
Americannoun
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In a battle which took place between Pelopidas and Alexander, near Pharsalus, the Thessalians were routed.
From Ancient States and Empires by Lord, John
At Thebes there was great enthusiasm, and Pelopidas, with Charon and Melon, were named the first bœotrarchs.
From Ancient States and Empires by Lord, John
He was in the prime of life, belonging to a poor but honorable family, younger than Pelopidas, who was rich.
From Ancient States and Empires by Lord, John
He therefore brought his son, a highly promising youth of fifteen, and put him in the hands of Pelopidas as a hostage for his fidelity.
From Historic Tales, vol 10 (of 15) The Romance of Reality by Morris, Charles
The practical outcome of these national institutions in the chief town of Bœotia was the formation of the so-called Sacred Band, or Band of Lovers, upon whom Pelopidas relied in his most perilous operations.
From A Problem in Greek Ethics Being an inquiry into the phenomenon of sexual inversion by Symonds, John Addington
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