5th Century Culturen

Persian Messengers – Sent to demand Greek submission; in Sparta, they were thrown into a well.

Gelo – Tyrant of Syracuse, refused to aid the Greeks against Persia.

Hercules – Mythological hero, revered as a symbol of strength; Greeks linked him to their struggle.

Artemisia – Queen of Halicarnassus, fought for Persia at Salamis, known for her bravery and cunning.

Thespis – Considered the father of Greek tragedy, not directly tied to the Persian Wars.

Satyr – Mythological half-goat beings, often depicted in Greek art and plays.