Epaminondas

[ ih-pam-uh-non-duhs ]

noun

1. 418?–362 b.c., Theban general and statesman.

Epaminondas

/ ɛˌpæmɪˈnɒndæs /

noun

1. Epaminondas?418 bc362 bcMThebanPOLITICS: statesmanMILITARY: general ?418–362 bc , Greek Theban statesman and general: defeated the Spartans at Leuctra (371) and Mantinea (362) and restored power in Greece to Thebes

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Nevertheless, this modern Epaminondas made use of the rattan in his choleric moments, and advised its use!

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Nothing in Tacitus surpasses the epitaph on Epaminondas, the worthiest man that ever was bred in that nation of Greece.

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Epaminondas himself received a severe wound during the combat, and died soon after the issue was decided.

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"Gin," answered Epaminondas, with an even more extensive smile than before.

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Epaminondas bent to his oar; the two men looked after him as the boat went on its way towards the outer creek.

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