Leotychides

First appears: Book 3, section 3

In Book 3, section 3, after the holy days of mourning, Leotychides was a rival claimant to the throne against Agesilaus, but the city chose Agesilaus as king. Agis had denied him as a son, saying, “Leotychides is no son of mine.” Diopethes, an authority on oracles, supported Leotychides.

Relationship record

Life events

• Agesilaus was chosen king over rival claimant Leotychides.(Book 3, section 3)
  • With: Agesilaus
  • “Such were the arguments on either side, after hearing which the city chose Agesilaus to be king.”

Book 3, section 3

• parent: Agis (Agesilaus disputes Leotychides's parentage; Leotychides's claim is contested.) “Because he whom you call your father denied you, saying, 'Leotychides is no son of mine.'”
• rivals with Agesilaus “When the holy days of mourning were accomplished, and it was necessary to choose another king, there were rival claimants to the throne.”
• with Diopethes (Political supporter.) “Diopethes, a great authority upon oracles, supported Leotychides.”

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Extracted from the original text of Hellenica. Made with Rho MD.