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Troas of Epirus, daughter of King Aeacides of Epirus

She was a lesser-known yet significant figure in the Hellenistic period as a member of the Aeacid dynasty, which ruled…

16 January 2025

Pyrrhus II, a ruler overshadowed by his famous grandfather

Pyrrhus II ruled Epirus from 255 BCE to 237 BCE. As a monarch, he inherited a kingdom that had experienced…

3 January 2025

Antigone, an ancient Greek noblewoman and queen of Epirus

Antigone of Epirus was an ancient Greek noblewoman and queen of Epirus during the Hellenistic period. Born in the 4th…

21 December 2024

Prince Acrotatus, the Spartan hero against Pyrrhus's invasion of the Peloponnese

During the Siege of Sparta in 272 BC, the Spartan prince Acrotatus displayed remarkable valour and leadership in defending his…

24 July 2024

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