Althias

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Althias (

Hun military commander in the Byzantine Empire. He is noted for defeating Iaudas, king of the Moors
, and his army with just 70 men.

Biography

Althias and Iaudas fought near the spring of Tigisis, present-day Aïn el-Bordj, Algeria

He commanded the Hun auxiliaries of the Byzantine Empire in about 530 AD.[1]

He fought for the Romans in the

ambidextrous, then drew his bow with the other hand, instantly shot and killed Iaudas' horse. The Moors brought their king another horse, he leapt on it and galloped away. The whole army fled with him, and the Huns recovered both the captives and the whole booty.[3]

Procopius related that because of this deed, he achieved fame throughout Africa.[3]

Etymology

His name is of Turkic origin. Rásonyi compared it to the Kazakh patronymic Altyev and listed many clan names and personal names containing altï as their first element (e.g. Altybai, Altyortak, Altyate).[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Maenchen-Helfen, Otto J. "The World of the Huns. Chapter IX. Language". www.kroraina.com. Retrieved 28 October 2022.
  2. ISBN 9781107067226
    . Retrieved 28 October 2022.
  3. ^
    ISBN 9781473880221
    . Retrieved 28 October 2022.
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