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Kodros (Codrus) (Greek: Κόδρος) was the last of the semi-mythical Kings of Athens, reigning c. 1089–1068 BC. He was an ancient exemplar of patriotism and self-sacrifice. He was succeeded by his son Medon, who it is claimed ruled not as king but as the first Archon of Athens.

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  • Kodros
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  • Kodros (Codrus) (Greek: Κόδρος) was the last of the semi-mythical Kings of Athens, reigning c. 1089–1068 BC. He was an ancient exemplar of patriotism and self-sacrifice. He was succeeded by his son Medon, who it is claimed ruled not as king but as the first Archon of Athens.
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Name
  • Kodros
Title
  • King of Athens
Cause of Death
  • Murder
Religion
  • Polytheism
Years
  • 1089(xsd:integer)
Children
  • Medon, Acastus
Occupation
  • Monarch
Death
  • 1068(xsd:integer)
Birth
  • Unknown
Nationality
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  • Kodros (Codrus) (Greek: Κόδρος) was the last of the semi-mythical Kings of Athens, reigning c. 1089–1068 BC. He was an ancient exemplar of patriotism and self-sacrifice. He was succeeded by his son Medon, who it is claimed ruled not as king but as the first Archon of Athens. According to legend, the Dorian leader Aletes had been told by the Delphic oracle that the Dorian invasion of Athens would succeed as long as the king was not harmed. The news of this prophecy, that only the death of an Athenian king would ensure the safety of Athens, quickly found its way to the ears of Kodros. In devotion to his people, Kodros disguised himself as a peasant and provoked a Dorian soldier into killing him. The Dorians, realising Kodros had been slain, decided to retreat in fear of their prophesied defeat. In the aftermath of these events, it was claimed that no one thought himself worthy to succeed Kodros and so the title of king was abolished, and that of archon substituted for it.
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