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Teisamenus (Τεισαμενός, ὁ) son of Antiochus

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Abstract

Teisamenus, son of ANTIOCHUS, was a Greek mantis (diviner) from ELIS who was awarded Spartan citizenship; he prophesied favorable omens for five battles for the Spartans during the first half of the fifth century bce, in particular at PLATAEA in 479 (9.33-36).

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe Herodotus Encyclopedia
EditorsChristopher Baron
Place of PublicationHoboken, United States of America
PublisherWiley & Sons, Inc
Pages1405-1405
Volume3
Edition1
ISBN (Print)9781119113522, 9781119113539, 9781118689646
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2021

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