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Croesus

Croesus, the Lydian

Paus. 3.10.8, Paus. 8.24.13
his history told by Herodotus: Paus. 3.2.3
king of Lydia, son of Alyattes, extent of his rule: Hdt. 1.6, Hdt. 1.26-28
enslaves Greeks of Asia: Paus. 4.5.3
family of, descended from Agelaus, son of Herakles: Apollod. 2.7.8
Solons' visit to him: Hdt. 1.28-33
story of his son Atys: Hdt. 1.34-45
gifts to Delphi and preparations for war with Persia: Hdt. 1.46-56, Hdt. 8.35
sends offering of gold to Pythaean Apollo: Paus. 3.10.8
dedicates golden shield to Forethought Athena at Delphi: Paus. 10.8.7
negotiations with Athens and Sparta: Hdt. 1.65, Hdt. 1.69
makes friends with Lacedaemonians: Paus. 4.5.3
story of the campaign, and Cyrus' capture of Sardis: Hdt. 1.76-84
Croesus' escape from death, and his treatment by Cyrus: Hdt. 1.85-92
advice to Cyrus as to government of Lydia: Hdt. 1.155, Hdt. 1.156
as to the Massagetae: Hdt. 1.207
Croesus at Cambyses' court: Hdt. 3.14, Hdt. 3.36
friendship with the elder Miltiades: Hdt. 6.37
gift of gold to Alcmeon: Hdt. 6.125