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Mythology and Diplomacy
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Relief inscribed stele with the Samian honorary decree. The relief depicts Heraand Athena, patron-deities of Samos and Athens respectively, clasping hands. According to the inscription, the demos of the Athenians honors the Samians, because they remained loyal to them, after the defeat of the Athenian fleet atAigos Potamoi by the Spartans, although their other allies had revolted. The text is a copy of the original decree issued in 405 BC, inscribed in 403/2 BC.
