Alcibiades, an Athenian statesman and general, was accused of multiple offenses, including sacrilege and impiety, particularly for allegedly mutilating the herms (statues of Hermes) and desecrating the Eleusinian Mysteries in 415 BCE. These accusations led to a significant political scandal and contributed to his eventual exile from Athens. Additionally, he faced charges of treachery and betrayal due to his shifting loyalties during the Peloponnesian War. His controversial actions and complex character made him a polarizing figure in ancient Greek history.
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