The god bade them apply to Athens for a leader. To frighten the enemy still more, the hero crossed the frontier, entered Sparta by night, and affixed a shield to the temple of Athena (Minerva), with the inscription, "Dedicated by Aristomenes to the goddess from the Spartan spoils." The Spartans in alarm sent to Delphi for advice. The first battle was fought before the arrival of the allies on either side, and, though it was indecisive, the valour of Aristomenes struck fear into the hearts of the Spartans. It would appear that most of the states in Peloponnesus took part in the struggle. Its hero is Aristomenes, whose wonderful exploits form the great subject of this war. The SECOND MESSENIAN WAR lasted from B.C. At the end of this time they took up arms against their oppressors. For thirty-nine years the Messenians endured this degrading yoke.
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