Aristomenes' Escape
Aristomenes miraculously survived the fall into the Ceadas pit, landing on his dead companions. For three days he waited to starve. Then he felt a fox and grabbed its tail, following it to an escape hole. He returned to the Messenians, who were overjoyed. Despite his courage, Messenia finally fell to Sparta. Many Messenians fled to Italy and Sicily, founding colonies including Messina.
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Comprehension
Explains that Aristomenes survived the fall by landing on dead bodies
Cause & Consequence
Explains why Aristomenes followed the fox: it must know a way out
Significance
Recognizes Aristomenes' cleverness and patience in escaping
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