P. of Leontini, established the first known tyrannis in Sicily around 700 BC. P. overthrew the ruling oligarchy, probably by inciting the people (Aristot. pol. 5,10,1310b 29; 5,12,1316a 37; Polyaen. 5,47).
H. Berve, Die Tyrannis bei den Griechen, 1967, 129; 593
T. J. Dunb…
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