In the late 5th century BCE, a wealthy and influential man named Timophanes died in Mytilene, Lesbos, leaving behind two daughters among his heirs. These two women caught the interest of another powerful man named Dexander, who was an official in Mytilene with close ties to Athens. Dexander sought to arrange a marriage between his … Continue reading How A Marriage Rejection Contributed To The Athenian Conquest Of Mytilene