CLST 102 Lecture 24: W9L3 Athenian Naval Warfare

• School: Queen's University
• Department: Classical Studies
• Course: CLST 102
• Professor: Fabio Colivicchi

Document Summary

Athenians known to be the best in naval warfare. Developed a great reputation, a sea power until the end of the 4th century. Connections with political system: a direct connection between the importance of the navy in. Athenian wars and the way athenian democracy worked: the way you fight reflects the way you are as a society. The construction of the athenian fleet: just before the persian wars, the athenians were considered average: themistokles persuaded the athenians to give up this plan and instead build 200 warships. It speaks volumes to how athenian democracy made silly decisions. They decided to give up this big amount of money for public interest. They were fighting their neighbors at the city of aigina (a sea power). Never used the warships against aigina (lol) because there was the persian invasion. The delphic oracle to the athenians in 480 bce before the victory over the persians at salamis.