Agasias (Ancient Greek: Ἀγασίας) was a Stymphalian of Arcadia[1] who was frequently mentioned by Xenophon as a brave and active officer in the Army of the Ten Thousand.[2] He was an acquaintance of both Hiero I of Syracuse and Xenophon. In his youth, he achieved an Olympic victory, and hired Pindar to compose a song of celebration.[3] He was wounded while fighting against Asidates.[4][5]
Agasias | |
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Native name | Ἀγασίας |
Allegiance | Arcadia |
Service/ | Army of the Ten Thousand |
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This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1870). "Agasias (1)". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology.