Cost of Glory 86 - Pompey: Aftermath, Comparison w/ Spartan King Agesilaus
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May 8, 2024 Comparative analysis of Pompey and Spartan King Agesilaus, legacy and honor in aftermath of Pompey's death, contrasting leadership styles, exploration of choices in history and business partnerships, and analysis of Pompey's failures and Caesar's strengths.
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Heroism's Rarity
- Heroism's value lies in its rarity, becoming detrimental if commonplace.
- Two rivals of equal valor would cause world desolation, not peace.
Pompey's Aftermath
- After Pompey's death, an Egyptian eunuch, Pothinus, kept his head for reward.
- Emperor Hadrian later found and restored Pompey's defaced statues and grave.
Acquiring Power
- Pompey gained fame justly, serving Sulla, while Agesilaus gained power questionably.
- Agesilaus manipulated an oracle about his lameness to become king.