Which combination of relationships helps explain Potidaea's position in Thucydides' narrative?
Answer & explanation
It is an Athenian tributary ally and a Corinthian colony with continuing Corinthian ties.
Potidaea's ties do not point in a single political direction. Athenian demands and Corinthian connections place the city within a wider rivalry. Naming both relationships helps explain why its dispute can escalate.
History of the Peloponnesian War
Chapter 2 · Causes of the War — The Affair of Epidamnus — The Affair of Potidaea
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