SECOND SACRED WAR.—c. 355-346 B. C.
(1) Phocians vs. (2) Amphictyons.
Cause: Phocians seize and plunder Delphi because of fine imposed by Amphictyonic Council.
Leaders: (1) Onomarchus; (2) Philip of Macedon.
Results: Thebans and Thessalians invite aid of Philip against Phocians and he takes their place in the Amphictyonic Council.
THIRD SACRED WAR.—339-338 B. C.
(1) Macedonians vs. (2) Athenians, Thebans.
Cause: Amphictyons call in Philip to punish Amphissa, whereupon he seizes Elatea, thereby threatening Athens. Athenians aroused by Demosthenes.
Leaders: (1) Philip of Macedon.
Chief Actions: Chæronea.