Clystinese was the ruler of Greece. Born around 570 B.C. From his earliest days he was taught that he was an aristocrat and a ruler. Athens was built around bare rock, and was home to farmers and tradesmen. There was no science or modern medicine and reading and writing were very rare. The life expectancy was under 15 years old. The common Athenians were unfairly controlled by the aristocrats. At this time, it didn't seem like they would be a great imperial empire. The Corinthians dominated Greek trade.
The state with military power that looked like they would dominate over all was Sparta. All Spartans had red capes to show off their enemy's blood. The Spartans were always a threat to the Greeks. The Iliad and Odyssey written by Homer were the two most important stories back then. Clystinese wasn't the only one to take those stories to heart. Greece is bounded by the Persian Empire, Egypt, and the Romans. You were considered more of a hero the more you killed men and deflowered women.
The eastern Mediterranean was the greatest market in the world to trade. Good flew in and out of the Athenian harbor. Potters were considered the lowest of the low; no respect. They made incredible designs and patterns but potters still received no popularity. Clystinese died around 524 B.C. so his son Hippyas took over. Once his brother was killed, the tyrants became much worse in attitude knowing that he wasn't at all happy.
The first Oylmpics games were made in 776 B.C. They were created to prove who was a true hero. The sports included running and chariot racing. People from all over came to see these games. The old rule for battle was to get what you can and fight to show that you can win. The Athenin people decided to take their future into their own hands and started a revolution in 508 B.C. This was Athens first step to power and glory. The people had turned on their rulers and made power for themselves.
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