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Coin of Mithridates I of Parthia (Classical Numismatic Group, Inc. http://www.cngcoins.com/CC BY-SA 3.0) and illustration depicting a sacrifice being made on behalf of a family, by the chief priest Conon and two assistants, first century AD. Graeco-Iranian style (Public Domain).;Deriv. — 29 Sep 2017

Mithridates Clashes with Kings and Swallows up Territory: The ‘King of Kings’ of Ancient Iran — Part II

By Cam Rea

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Mithridates (“The Gift of Mithra) exhibited qualities that most kings rarely have: experience and maturity. He understood that a king could retain his power only as long as the people and nobles were treated fairly. To the benefit of his...
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Coin of Mithridates I of Parthia (Classical Numismatic Group, Inc. http://www.cngcoins.com/CC BY-SA 3.0) and illustration depicting a sacrifice being made on behalf of a family, by the chief priest Conon and two assistants, first century AD. Graeco-Iranian style (Public Domain).;Deriv. — 29 Sep 2017

Mithridates Clashes with Kings and Swallows up Territory: The ‘King of Kings’ of Ancient Iran — Part II

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

0

Mithridates (“The Gift of Mithra) exhibited qualities that most kings rarely have: experience and maturity. He understood that a king could retain his power only as long as the people and nobles were treated fairly. To the benefit of his...
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Coin of Mithridates I of Parthia (Classical Numismatic Group, Inc. http://www.cngcoins.com/CC BY-SA 3.0) and Relief of Mithridates I at Xong-e Ashdar in Izeh, Khuzestān (Pentocelo/CC BY-SA 3.0);Deriv. — 27 Sep 2017

Mithridates Stalks His Prey, and Strikes a Killing Blow: The ‘King of Kings’ of Ancient Iran

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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Mithridates exhibited qualities that most kings rarely have: experience and maturity. Even Phraates passed over his own sons for his qualified brother to be next in line. Mithridates I (r. 171-138 BCE), like Phraates, Mithridates understood that...
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Coin of Mithridates I of Parthia (Classical Numismatic Group, Inc. http://www.cngcoins.com/CC BY-SA 3.0) and Relief of Mithridates I at Xong-e Ashdar in Izeh, Khuzestān (Pentocelo/CC BY-SA 3.0);Deriv. — 27 Sep 2017

Mithridates Stalks His Prey, and Strikes a Killing Blow: The ‘King of Kings’ of Ancient Iran

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

0

Mithridates exhibited qualities that most kings rarely have: experience and maturity. Even Phraates passed over his own sons for his qualified brother to be next in line. Mithridates I (r. 171-138 BCE), like Phraates, Mithridates understood that...
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The Rise of the Arsacid Dynasty: Shifting Politics and Military Maneuvers — 11 May 2016

The Rise of the Arsacid Dynasty: Shifting Politics and Military Maneuvers – Part 2

By Cam Rea

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In order to understand why Arsaces I, King and founder of the Arsacid dynasty raided and eventually conquered Parthia, we must first look to Bactria. It is no question that Arsaces made his living by pillaging. But, according to Strabo, the...
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The Rise of the Arsacid Dynasty: Shifting Politics and Military Maneuvers — 11 May 2016

The Rise of the Arsacid Dynasty: Shifting Politics and Military Maneuvers – Part 2

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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In order to understand why Arsaces I, King and founder of the Arsacid dynasty raided and eventually conquered Parthia, we must first look to Bactria. It is no question that Arsaces made his living by pillaging. But, according to Strabo, the...
Read More

The Rise of the Arsacid Dynasty: Medical Mysteries and Rightful Heirs — 11 May 2016

The Rise of the Arsacid Dynasty: Medical Mysteries and Rightful Heirs – Part I

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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Arsaces’ historic invasion of Parthia was a process. Before Arsaces I, King and founder of the Arsacid dynasty, and his brother, Tiridates captured Parthia, they appeared to be residing in the province previous to the appointment of Andragoras...
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The Rise of the Arsacid Dynasty: Medical Mysteries and Rightful Heirs — 11 May 2016

The Rise of the Arsacid Dynasty: Medical Mysteries and Rightful Heirs – Part I

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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Arsaces’ historic invasion of Parthia was a process. Before Arsaces I, King and founder of the Arsacid dynasty, and his brother, Tiridates captured Parthia, they appeared to be residing in the province previous to the appointment of Andragoras...
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