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Oroetes, who decoyed him to the mainland by an offer of treasure and then crucified him.
Authors of Greece T. W. Lumb
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A Crotonian, Democedes by name, was found among the slaves of Oroetes.
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Democedes shared the misfortunes of Polycrates and was taken prisoner by Oroetes.
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As for Oroetes, he was so tender-footed that he could not stand, far less walk.
Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 01 of Samosata Lucian 1895
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He is extremely well pleased with his lot: yet that slave who now stands at his side will betray him to the satrap Oroetes, and he will be crucified.
Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 01 of Samosata Lucian 1895
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A Crotonian, Democedes by name, was found among the slaves of Oroetes.
The Evolution of Modern Medicine A Series of Lectures Delivered at Yale University on the Silliman Foundation in April, 1913 William Osler 1884
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Soon afterwards Oroetes received the just retribution for his treachery, being himself slain.
Historic Tales, vol 10 (of 15) The Romance of Reality Charles Morris 1877
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What he principally wished to know was in regard to the money offered, and Oroetes prepared to satisfy him in this particular.
Historic Tales, vol 10 (of 15) The Romance of Reality Charles Morris 1877
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We have already told how Polycrates was treacherously seized and murdered by the Persian satrap Oroetes.
Historic Tales, vol 10 (of 15) The Romance of Reality Charles Morris 1877
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He was classed among the slaves of Oroetes, and sent with them in chains to Susa, the capital of Darius, the great Persian king.
Historic Tales, vol 10 (of 15) The Romance of Reality Charles Morris 1877
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