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Telesilla and the Gates of Argos
Lari Don
About Lari Don
Lari Don is a children's writter based in Scotland. Most of her words are inspired by the Scottish landscape and local legends. This story is from her book, Girls, Goddesses and Giants: Tales of Heroins from Around the world.
Available Answers
- 1.
What did Telesilla do when the men of Argos marched out to fight the Spartan army?
- 2.
How did Kleomenes trick the surviving men of Argos?
- 3.
Describe the preparations Telesilla made to face the Spartan army.
- 4.
Why did Kleomenes retreat with his army? Whom did he blame?
- 5.
What do the phrases, 'power of the word' and 'power of the sword' mean? How do they apply to Telesilla's actions?
- 6.
'We can expect no mercy from these dishonourable Spartans if they enter our city'.
- Who said these words and to whom?
- Why were the Spartans called 'dishonourable'?
- What did the people spoken to want to do to save themselves?
- What was the speaker's reply to them?
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Comments
Very well framed answers... too good
26 Aug 2020Namit S.