Delian League

Association of ancient Greek city-states under Athenian hegemony

war

thumb|The ancient Persian fort at Eion (left) and the mouth of the Strymon (river)|Strymon (right), seen from Ennea Hodoi ([[Amphipolis).]]

economic sanctions imposed by the Delian League on Megara

thumb | right In Ancient Greece, phoros () was the name for the membership dues paid to Athens by the members of the Delian League, formed to offer protection from Persian forces. It could be paid in military equipment (such as triremes) or money, most usually the latter. Consequently, a great deal of funds was paid to Athens for the purpose of military initiatives. Athens increased its military forces, resulting in its becoming a dominant and wealthy power.

Hellenotamiai (Attic Greek: ) was an ancient Greek term indicating a group of public treasurers. The Hellenotamiae were ten magistrates appointed by the Athenians (one from each tribe, possibly by election) to receive the contributions of the allied states, and were the chief financial officers of the Delian League.