Andocides (/ ˌænˈdɒsɪdiːz /; [1] Ancient Greek: Ἀνδοκίδης, Andokides; c. 440 – c. 370 BC [citation needed]) was a logographer (speech writer) in Ancient Greece. He was one of the ten Attic orators included in the "Alexandrian Canon" compiled by Aristophanes of Byzantium and Aristarchus of Samothrace in the third century BC.

Andocides was an Athenian orator and politician. Born into one of the most prominent Athenian families, Andocides was imprisoned on suspicion of having taken part in the mutilation of the sacred busts called herms shortly before the departure of Athens’ military expedition to …

Andocides. Minor Attic Orators in two volumes 1, Antiphon Andocides, with an English translation by K. J. Maidment, M.A. Cambridge, MA, Harvard University Press; London, William Heinemann Ltd. 1968. The Annenberg CPB/Project provided support for entering this text.

Andocides (ca. 440-390) was an Athenian aristocrat who was caught up in the scandal surrounding the mutilation of the herms and the profanation of the Eleusinian mysteries in 415. He confessed to his role and named others, but was barred from …

Andocides, to secure immunity and, as he claimed, to save his father, confessed to a share in the mutilations and gave an account of the whole affair which, though it may have been far from the truth, was readily accepted by the Athenians.

Mar 29, 2025 · Andocides, to secure immunity and, as he claimed, to save his father, confessed to a share in the mutilations and gave an account of the whole affair, which, though it may have been far from the truth, was readily accepted by the Athenians.

The exceptionally interesting subject-matter of Andocides' speech On the Mysteries and its importance as a source of information on Athenian history and law make it particularly deserving of the detailed treat-

Andocides was accordingly seized and thrown into prison, but after some time recovered his liberty by a promise that he would reveal the names of the real perpetrators of the crime; and on the suggestion of one Charmides or Timaeus (de Myst. § 48; Plut.

Athens was in a panic, and eager for instant vengeance. The informers' victims were at once imprisoned, and their situation was grave indeed. Andocides describes how, to save his father and other innocent persons, he at last resolved to tell what he knew.

Andokides or Andocides (Ancient Greek: Ἀνδοκίδης) may refer to: Andocides, one of the Attic orators; Andokides (potter), a sixth-century potter whose wares were decorated by the Andokides painter