#timoleon

[whencyclopedia]

Ancient Sicily's Epic Legacy

Sicily was a magnet for ancient empires due to its rich resources and strategic location. Carthaginians, Athenians, and Romans fought over the island, making it a hotspot of political drama and warfare during the Classical era. Despite frequent invasions and conflicts, Sicily eventually thrived under Roman rule, leaving behind remarkable monuments that showcase its vibrant cultural history.

Key Facts

Sicily was prized for its natural resources and position on key Mediterranean trade routes.

The island saw control shift between Carthage, Athens, and Rome, involving many battles and power struggles.

Under Roman rule, Sicily experienced a lengthy period of peace and prosperity as a province.

Today, Sicily hosts some of the best-preserved ancient monuments in the Mediterranean.

Its history reflects a unique blend of cultures, influenced by numerous Mediterranean civilizations.

Historical Context

During the Classical period, Sicily sat at the crossroads of Mediterranean civilizations, attracting empires eager to control its fertile lands and sea routes. This strategic importance caused Sicily to be a frequent battleground as power shifted between competing states, especially Carthage, Athens, and Rome.

Historical Significance

Sicily's legacy is marked by its role as a cultural and political hub in antiquity. Its layered history of conquest and peace contributed to Mediterranean trade and cultural exchange. The island’s archaeological remains provide vital insights into ancient civilizations’ interactions and lifestyles, making it a cornerstone of Mediterranean history.

Sicily’s story is a testament to how geography can shape history, transforming it into a vital stage where empires clashed, collaborated, and ultimately left enduring marks on human civilization.

Learn More: Ancient Sicily

[the-toy-boy]

[doctor-cerezo]

you can thank Fin (AKA Kobolding/catclown) from the Couriway Town nursery for these guys; Kalosian turtwig, a recently developed variant! superb for therapy pokemon'ing and have very calm temperaments -- although these 2 are pretty chaotic for the variant, but it's nowhere near as much as other species i could name lol -- they are both boys, choco is Florimund and the matcha lil guy is Timoleon. (i don't yet have a backstory for how they end up at Komorebi, nor do i know which human they belong to, but they're there anyway.)

time will tell if they evolve!

[bernar444]

" I Funerali di Timoleonte" (1874) | Giuseppe Sciuti | Galleria d'Arte Moderna (GAM) di Palermo.

The painting depicts the funeral of Timoleon, the Corinthian hero, in the ancient agora of Syracuse.

La tela monumentale rievoca il momento solenne delle grandiose onoranze funebri di Timoleonte. L’ eroe corinzio aveva liberato Siracusa dalla tirannia di Dionigi il Giovane (344 a.C.), garantendo alla Sicilia un periodo di pace e prosperità sotto l’egemonia siracusana.Il saggio di pittura storica dedicato da Sciuti alla rievocazione dell’antichità classica è elaborato con una stesura impressionistica di luci e una materia coloristica sfaldata. Nel dipinto l’accadimento storico è trasfigurato per dare vita a un’immaginaria e grandiosa trattazione scenografica.( Galleria d'Arte Moderna (GAM) di Palermo)

«Τὰς μὲν οὖν τυραννίδας ὁ Τιμολέων τοῦτον τὸν τρόπον ἐξέκοψε καὶ τοὺς πολέμους ἔλυσε· τὴν δ' ὅλην νῆσον, ἐξηγριωμένην ὑπὸ κακῶν καὶ διαμεμισημένην ὑπὸ τῶν οἰκητόρων παραλαβών, οὕτως ἐξημέρωσε καὶ ποθεινὴν ἐποίησε πᾶσιν, ὥστε πλεῖν οἰκήσοντας ἑτέρους ὅθεν οἱ πολῖται πρότερον ἀπεδίδρασκον.» Πλούταρχος 

[the-toy-boy]

[whencyclopedes]

Timoleón

Timoleón (en torno a 411 - alrededor de 337 a.C.) fue un estadista y general corintio famoso por derrotar contra todo pronóstico al tirano de Siracusa Dionisio II y al Ejército de Cartago. Tras establecerse definitivamente en la isla, reorganizó los Gobiernos de muchas ciudades-Estado sicilianas a las que otorgó libertad política y sentando así las bases para un período de prosperidad que se mantuvo a partir de entonces. Es el protagonista de una de las biografías de Plutarco en Vidas paralelas y, en general, todos los escritores de la Antigüedad coinciden en sus elogios incondicionales a Timoleón, el asesino de tiranos.

Sigue leyendo...

[doctor-cerezo]

[Flori & Tim get adopted by Almira.]

The turtwig chirps softly as it is picked up by two careful human hands. This turtwig is a male, and very young, just hatched a few weeks ago. He and one of his clutchmates, another boy, have been adopted just now, and the people around him are joyous about it. Almira Bonner is the name of their new owner, having flown all the way from Sinnoh to Kalos’ Couriway Town just for this. She's given them both names: Florimund, and his brother is Timoleon. Her face is aglow as she holds him in one of her arms, Timoleon in the other. You guys are so lucky, coos one of the nursery employees, I can tell you're gonna be so great together!

Their individual red-and-white pokéballs are prettily decorated with stickers and even a single custom sticker that has their name on it, like most people do these days just to tell different pokéballs apart, if they don't go the extra mile and order an expensive pokéball from an indie (and hopefully high quality, if the buyer knows how to tell) maker that is entirely customized to begin with. Almira chose to go the easier route.

She presses the button on the center of the ‘balls and with a red light the two babies are pulled into them, safe and sound.

[johnathangood-blog]

The defeat of the Carthaginian sacred band by the Syracusan resistance under Timoleon. Despite their training, and having just about the best equipment money could buy, they were defeated.

Timoleon attacked the rear guard as the massive Carthaginian army was crossing the Crimissus river. The sacred band couldn't get into phalanx in time, due to early surprise cavalry involvement, but they could hold out against the Syracusans due to their exceptional armor and training. A storm arrived during the battle however, and the wind blew rain into the faces of the sacred band hoplites, severely limiting their ability to fight. The river swelled, which both made it difficult for the rest of the army to help, and drowned fallen hoplites. In the end, the entire elite contingent of 2,500 fought to the death.