Artabanus
Artăbānus, i, m.
- A Parthian king of the family of the Arsacidae, Just. 42, 2; Tac. A. 2, 3; 2, 58; 6, 31 sq.; 11, 8.—
- II A general of Xerxes, Nep. Reg. 1, 5; Just. 3, 1.
Artabanus, ī, m. (Ἀρτάβανος), I) ein parthischer König aus dem Geschlechte der Arsaciden, Tac. ann. 2, 3. Iustin. 42, 2, 1. – II) ein Hyrkanier, Anführer der Leibwache des Xerxes, der diesen König (465 v. Chr.) ermordete, Nep. de regg. 1. § 5. Iustin. 3, 1, 2.
Artăbănus, (11) ī, m. (Ἀρτάβανος), ¶ 1 général de Xerxès : Nep. Reg. 1, 5 ; Just. 3, 1, 2 ¶ 2 roi des Parthes : Just. 42, 2, 1 ; Tac. Ann. 2, 3 ; 2, 58
Artabānus
(Ἀρτάβανος). (1) Son of Hystaspes and brother of Darius; is frequently mentioned in the reign of his nephew Xerxes as a wise and frank counsellor.
(2) An Hyrcanian, commander of the body-guard of Xerxes, assassinated this king in B.C. 465, but was shortly afterwards killed by Artaxerxes.
(3) The name of several kings of Parthia.
Artabanus
Artabanus, Xerxes' uncle
- son of Hystaspes, dissuades Darius from the Scythian expedition: Hdt. 4.83
- a conversation with Darius: Hdt. 4.143
- advice to Xerxes against his expedition to Greece: Hdt. 7.10-12
- his vision and change of mind: Hdt. 7.15-18
- his dialogue with Xerxes at Abydos: Hdt. 7.46-52