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Gelon

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Gelon , d. 478 BC, Greek Sicilian ruler. As tyrant of Gela, his native city, he interfered in the struggle for power in Syracuse (485 BC) and made himself the leader of the popular party there. From that time he ruled Syracuse and dominated Greek Sicily. In 480 BC, Hamilcar and his Carthaginians attacked Sicily in great force, landing at Panormus and advancing to besiege Gelon's father-in-law, Theron of Acragas, in Himera. Gelon came to his aid and crushed the Carthaginian army, which was the first great blow to Punic prestige. It is celebrated by Pindar in his great First Pythian. Gelon was... Read more
Hamilcar
, fl. 480 BC, Carthaginian general. Little is known of him, although he was a member of the powerful Barca family. He commanded an army against Gelon and the Greeks in Sicily, who severely defeated him (480 BC) at Himera. Hamilcar was killed in the battle. Read more
Himera
...ancient city on the north coast of Sicily, founded by Greeks in the 7th cent. BC Here in 480 BC (a traditional date) forces led by Gelon routed the Carthaginians led by Hamilcar. Years later the Carthaginians destroyed (409 BC) the city. The citizens moved to nearby... Read more

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