Rhosakes
Rhosakes (Latinized Rhosaces ) was in the fourth century BC. Under Artaxerxes III. Persian satrap of Ionia and Lydia . After Diodorus he was the descendant of one of the seven Persians who took action against the skinny in connection with Gaumata .
In the Artaxerxes III. in winter 342/341 BC In the battle of conquest against Egypt he is said to have led the front of the three attacking armies together with the Greek - Theban commander Lakrates , which first attacked Pharaoh Nectanebos II , while Artaxerxes III. should have initially kept in the background. The regiment of the Rhosakes and Lakrates is said to have included a large cavalry unit.
Diodorus' glorification of Greek generals and soldiers is striking. In his stories, they are repeatedly called upon on the front line of war for particularly difficult tasks, and their tactical advice is also asked for. Diodorus denies these qualities to the Persians, Egyptians or Sidonians, because they are the ones in need of Greek help. The statements by Diodorus are therefore very questionable overall, which is why a reliable historical confirmation of the details described cannot be made.
literature
- Pierre Briant : From Cyrus to Alexander. A History of the Persian Empire. Eisenbrauns, Winona Lake IN 2002, ISBN 1-575-06031-0 .
Individual evidence
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Rhosakes |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Persian satrap |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 4th century BC Chr. |
| DATE OF DEATH | 4th century BC Chr. |