The Trial of Megacles: A Test of Democracy
- TV Movie
- 2019
- 56m
In 632 BCE, Athens was attacked by the Olympian Cylon. One of the rulers of Athens, Megacles, defeated Cylon, forcing him into the Temple of Athena. Megacles promised Cylon and his army a fa... Read allIn 632 BCE, Athens was attacked by the Olympian Cylon. One of the rulers of Athens, Megacles, defeated Cylon, forcing him into the Temple of Athena. Megacles promised Cylon and his army a fair trial if they surrendered and left the safety of the temple. Cylon did and Megacles ord... Read allIn 632 BCE, Athens was attacked by the Olympian Cylon. One of the rulers of Athens, Megacles, defeated Cylon, forcing him into the Temple of Athena. Megacles promised Cylon and his army a fair trial if they surrendered and left the safety of the temple. Cylon did and Megacles ordered them all killed. Was Megacles' actions justified? Did he save a fledgling democracy f... Read all