1. The probable site of Olynthus was identified as early as 1902. 2. With money flowing into Olynthus from these exports, their power grew. 3. In 349 BC, Philip attacked Olynthus , an ally of Athens. 4. Strattis of Olynthus subsequently wrote a work about it. 5. Reinforcements soon arrived from Olynthus , and they launched a second attack on the Athenians. 6. Hero was Callisthenes of Olynthus 'mother. 7. When Amyntas sought Spartan aid against the growing threat of Olynthus , the Spartans eagerly responded. 8. He tries to explain the reversal of his stance towards Philip after the seize of Olynthus . 9. As Athens had declared war against him, he allied Macedon with the Chalkidian League of Olynthus . 10. Amyntas thus concluded a treaty with the Spartans, who assisted him to reduce Olynthus ( 379 ).