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Spartan slight of hand
- The Spartans used a "constitutional slight of hand" to keep Lysander in command.
- They made him "vice admiral" to bypass their one-year term limit for admirals.
Lysander's Challenge to Tradition
- Lysander questioned Sparta's rigid adherence to tradition and egalitarianism.
- He wondered if stability should be prioritized over potential glory.
Lysander's Divine Quest
- Lysander sought divine backing for his plan to open the kingship to all Spartans.
- He attempted to influence the oracles at Delphi, Dodona, and Siwa, but failed.