Neoptolemus I of Epirus
Neoptolemus I | |
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Alcetas I | |
Religion | Ancient Greek religion |
Neoptolemus I of Epirus (
Lycomedes, while Emperor Caracalla
claimed that he was a descendant of Neoptolemus I. Olympias was originally known as Polyxena and it is possible that Neoptolemus gave her that name.
Etymology
His name means "new war".[2] This was also a name of the son of the warrior Achilles and the Princess Deidamia in Greek mythology, and also the mythical progenitor of the ruling dynasty of the Molossians of ancient Epirus.
Reign
On the death of Alcetas, Neoptolemus and his brother
Molossian League goes back to 370 BC under Neoptolemus.[3]
See also
- List of the kings of Ancient Epirus
Notes
References
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1870). "Neoptolemus". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology.