The treaty of alliance between Athens and Carystus: Supplements for lines 2-3 and 4-6 and further historical considerations

Abstract

This paper discusses the content and background of the treaty of alliance signed by Athens and Carystus in 357 BC, giving a new reading of the connections that were established between Athens and Euboea during the first half of the fourth century BC. It suggests new supplements for lines 2-3 and 4-6 of that treaty, a time frame to date Carystus’ admission to the Second Athenian league, as well as her re-admission in 357, after she had left the league in 371. Furthermore, according to this study, in 357 bilateral treaties of alliance were signed between Athens and several Euboean cities, on the model of the alliance with Carystus.