Athenian Eagle

9/12/490 BC- Hot and sunny

Victory at Marathon!!
Its a Miracle! The Greek alliance comes out of Marathon with a Davidvs.-Goliath upset! The mighty Greeks waited until most of the Persians got onto their boats and attacked using the double pincer. That means the center of the line engaged in combat. Then they were beat back, but the Persians over committed their line, allowing the Greeks to come around the sides and flank. The slaughter took only three hours and gave time for the Greeks to form a defensive line around Athens. Some soldiers I spoke to after the battle told me that the ghost of Theseus, the old king of Athens who slayed the Minotaur, was fighting beside them. As soon as the Greeks won, they sent their best runner, Pheidippides, back to Athens to spread the news of their great victory. He ran approximately 25 miles to get to his destination and arrived with just enough energy to say, NIKE and drop dead (see page 3). At long last, Darius, king of Persia, has been beaten and the blob has been stopped.

Daniel Murphy-CEO, Athenian Eagle INDEX P.2-Interview P.3-Obituaries P.4-Classifieds P.5-Comics

Interview With Pheidippides

We talked to the ghost of Pheidippides:
DM: Welcome Pheidippides, may I ask you a few questions before you make your journey to the underworld? P: Why not. DM: Ok, first question, what is your job? P: Well, I am a soldier in the army, but Im the fastest runner in the known world, so Im also a messenger. DM: Wow, rumor has it you recently ran to Sparta? P: Yes, I ran the 150 miles to Sparta just to get rejected, and had to run back in time for the battle at Marathon DM: Yikes, thats tough. Why did you have to go there? P: I was told to get assistance from the Spartans to help us in the battle at marathon. DM: what did they say? Why?

P: They said no because they were in the middle of a religious festival. Stupid Spartans. They say that pan came to help us though, DM: whos pan? P: Pan is the half-man, half-goat god of shepherds. Apparently when he plays his pan flute, it causes panic. DM: Did you fight at marathon? P: Yes, I fought for the Greek army DM: Did you have plans for the rest of your life before you died? P: No, I just wanted to live life to the fullest every day. DM: Thank you for answering these questions! I hope you enjoy your time in the underworld!

Obituaries

Leonidas- Died 480 BC

Leonidas was a great soldier, man, and general. He led the 300 Spartans at the battle of Thermopylae. He saved the lives of 3000 men and fought till

Pheidippides- 490 BC
Pheidippides was the fastest runner in Greece. He ran the 150 miles to Sparta, then 150 back. After that, he fought in the battle of Marathon, and
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the end of his life. He was the military then ran 25 more miles to Athens to king of the Spartans, and he led his 300 soldiers bravely against wave after wave of Persians. He was killed in one of the last days of the battle, right before his soldiers died a death of thousands of arrows. He will forever be remembered for his strength, courage, and leadership. His funeral will be, after 11 days of mourning, in Sparta at the temple of Pan. tell everyone of their victory. This man was amazing at everything he did and he hoped to live a happy life in retirement soon after. His funeral will be in 9 days time at the Athenian Temple.

Classifieds

Must be strong, athletic, somewhat good-looking Respond to Spartan women in the woods with spear

Must make shields, 4 swords, and spears Cant be scared of Fire

Doesnt include any foods or goods

Looking for 3rd husband

HELP WANTED

off Everything in gora!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Spartan Wife

Spartan Blacksmith CO.

House for sale!!!!

Available house with absolutely nothing!! In Sparta, main street

OPENING NIGHT!!!!!!
Do you need a poet?
Come see the first appearance of The Persians Amphitheater at sunset

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For only 15 drachmas an hour, you can have your own personal poet! Contact theater district in Athens

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