Periander of Corinth | The Seven Sages of Greece

Periander of Corinth (b. before 634 BCE, d. c. 585 BCE) was the second tyrant of the Cypselid dynasty that ruled over ancient Corinth. Periander's rule brought about a prosperous time in Corinth's history, as his administrative skill made Corinth one of the wealthiest city-states in Greece.

Several accounts state that Periander was a cruel and harsh ruler, but others claim that he was a fair and just king who worked to ensure that the distribution of wealth in Corinth was more or less even

This audiobook relays the life, thoughts, and works of Periander as detailed by the famous biographer and philosopher Diogenes Laertius.

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