Periander
Americannoun
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Polycrates was the patron of Anacreon, Periander of Arion.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 4 "Grasshopper" to "Greek Language" by Various
Gylax, a Corinthian, together with 200 of his own countrymen, and a greater number of Corcyræans, founded Apollonia in the time of Periander.
From The History and Antiquities of the Doric Race, Vol. 1 of 2 by Müller, Karl Otfried
When this answer was reported to Periander, he determined to make a great sacrifice and offering, such as should at once appease the restless spirit.
From Darius the Great Makers of History by Abbott, Jacob
Epimenides was reckoned one of the seven sages by those who exclude Periander.
From Curious Myths of the Middle Ages by Baring-Gould, S. (Sabine)
Periander began immediately to act on this recommendation.
From Darius the Great Makers of History by Abbott, Jacob
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