Decree of Eleusis honouring Derkylos of Hagnous

I Eleusis 99 Date: ca. 319/8 BC
 
Relief[1] Philippos proposed:[2] since Derkylos the general displays love of honour (philotimeitai) towards the deme of Eleusis, among other things so that the boys (paides) (5) of the deme may be educated, the Eleusinians shall decide to praise Derkylos son of Autokles of Hagnous[3] and crown him with a gold crown of 500 drachmas; and to announce (10) the crown at Eleusis in the theatre at the competition in tragedies, that the deme Eleusis crowns Derkylos son of Autokles of Hagnous for his excellence and (15) love of honour (philotimias) towards the deme of Eleusis; and he shall have freedom from taxes (ateleian) and a seat of honour (proedrian) in the deme Eleusis; and the demarch in office shall invite him (20) to his seat of honour; and the demarch in office shall also allocate him a portion of the sacrifices, like the demesmen; and to inscribe this decree on a stone stele (25) and stand it by the gateway of Demeter and Kore; and the fathers of the boys shall take care of the inscribing with the demarch.[4]