Sparta (370 BC) — the same event in Plutarch's Parallel Lives and Xenophon

Plutarch's Parallel Lives: As the enemy tries to cross the Eurotas and enter the city, Agesilaus defends it; Xenophon: The Theban army burns…

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Plutarch's Parallel Lives · 370 BC · Sparta

As the enemy tries to cross the Eurotas and enter the city, Agesilaus defends it

ἐρρύη δὲ πλεῖστος ἑαυτοῦ καὶ μέγιστος τότε ὁ Εὐρώτας, χιόνων γενομένων, καὶ τὸ ῥεῦμα μᾶλλον ὑπὸ ψυχρότητος ἢ τραχύτητος ἐγένετο σκληρὸν καὶ χαλεπὸν τοῖς…
Location: Plut. Agesilaus 32

Xenophon, Hellenica · 370 BC · Sellasia

The Theban army burns Sellasia, crosses the Eurotas in front of Sparta, and marches toward Amyclae.

καὶ τὴν μὲν Σελλασίαν εὐθὺς ἔκαον καὶ ἐπόρθουν·
Location: 6.5.27–6.5.30

Place: Sparta · Sellasia

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