Nicias (s; Νικίας; c. 470 BC – 413 BC), or Nikias, was an Athenian politician and general during the period of the Peloponnesian War. Nicias was a member of the Athenian aristocracy because he had inherited a large fortune from his father, which was invested into the silver mines around Attica`s Mt. Laurium. Following the death of Pericle.... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicias
Athenian painter who was noted for his skill in chiaroscuro (the depiction of form by means of light and shadow). Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/n/39
Athenian politician and general during the Peloponnesian War (431–404 ) between Sparta and Athens. He was in charge of the Athenian forces engaged ... [6 related articles] Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/n/39
(c. 470-413 BC) Athenian politician and general. During the Peloponnesian War he negotiated the short-lived Peace of Nicias between Sparta and Athens 421 BC. He was placed in command of the Sicilian expedition... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20688
(lived 4th century BC) Greek painter, active in Athens. According to the Roman writer Pliny, he was employed by the sculptor Praxiteles to paint marble statues - a common practice in ancient Greek art. ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20688