Agias (son of Agelochus)

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Agias ( ancient Greek Ἀγίας ) was an Elier from the priestly family of Iamidai , who performed the oracle service in the oracle of Olympia .

He was the son of Agilochus and a grandson of the seer Tisamenus , who was in the service of Sparta . According to Pausanias, he prophesied the victory of Lysander at the battle of Aigospotamoi , after which all Athenian ships but ten should be seized. After the successful battle, a bronze statue was erected for him in Sparta.

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  1. Pausanias 3:11 , 5.