Greeking Out from National Geographic Kids S8E10 - Ancient Greece's Most Wanted Part Deux
Jun 23, 2023
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Dowry Betrayal Sparks Tragedy
- Ixion promised a dowry, delayed payment, then married Dia and left without paying his father-in-law.
- Dionius stole horses to pressure Ixion, setting off the conflict that led to murder.
Murder During Hospitality
- Ixion invited Dionius to a feast and then pushed him into the palace fire as punishment for stealing horses.
- Ixion refused rescue and threatened anyone who tried to help, violating sacred hospitality.
Hospitality And Family Are Sacred
- Greeks highly valued hospitality and family, so Ixion's crime provoked outrage and rebellion.
- His subjects rebelled, deposed him, and he became an outcast begging the gods for help.