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Diocles
(4th cent. BC ?) Greece

Diocles

Athenian hero

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Diocles of Megara, to where he fled from Athens. He was known for his love of boys, and was killed in a battle as he was covering his loved one with his own shield. He was honored in Megara, as a noble instance of self-devotion for the object of his love, with games celebrated at the beginning of spring.

"His tomb was honored with the enagismata (offering sacrifices to the shadow of a deceased person) of heroes, and a yearly contest for skill in kissing formed part of his memorial celebration."

For an account of Diocles, you can read Aristotle, Politics, II. 9.

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