Aristion

Aristion

(Ἀριστίων). A philosopher who, by the influence of Mithridates, made himself tyrant of Athens. He committed suicide, on the capture of Athens by Sulla in B.C. 87.

Aristion Aristion, an Athenian

• agent of Mithridates: Paus. 1.20.5
• put to death by Sulla: Paus. 1.20.7

Aristion(2), son of Theophiles

• an Epidaurian, Olympic victor: Paus. 6.13.6