<Note>Some Remarks on the Spartan Dyarchy

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  • <研究ノート>スパルタの二王制をめぐる二、三の問題
  • スパルタの二王制をめぐる二,三の問題
  • スパルタ ノ ニ オウセイ オ メグル ニ , サン ノ モンダイ

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Sparta was a dyarchy not a monarchy. In ancient times dual or even multiple kingship or chieftainship was not uncommon, and it is a mistake to regard the dyarchy of Sparta as unique. The Dorian invasion into the Peloponnese took place some time in the twelfth century B. C. In early Sparta there were three Dorian tribes, the Hylleis (Heraklids), Pamphyloi and Dymanes, presumably with their own phylarchs, and the so-called Theban Aigeidai. For a long time leadership was competed among the three or more phylarchs. In the early eighth century B. C. Agiad Teleklos held undisputed leadership, but after his death three chieftains of the Agiads, Eurypontids and Aigeidai reigned together with equal powers. The last dropped out about 700 B. C. for some unknown reason. Since then the Agiads and Eurypontids assumed the title of royal houses. And later they both claimed descents from twin brothers, Eurysthenes and Prokles, the sons of Heraklid Aristodemos.

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  • 史林

    史林 48 (2), 260-277, 1965-03-01

    THE SHIGAKU KENKYUKAI (The Society of Historical Research), Kyoto University

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