Acichorius (Ancient Greek: Ακιχώριος) was one of the leaders of the Gauls, who invaded Thrace and Macedonia in 280 BC.[1] He and Brennus commanded the division that marched into Paionia. In the following year, 279, he accompanied Brennus in his invasion of Greece.[2] Some writers suppose that Brennus and Acichorius are the same persons, the former being only a title and the latter the real name.[3]
Acichorius | |
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| Occupation | Leader of the Gauls |
| Known for | Invaded Thrace and Macedonia |
References
edit- ^ Smith 1870, p. 12.
- ^ Smith 1870, p. 12 cites Pausanias, x. 19. § 4, 5, 22. § 5, 23. § 1, &c.
- ^ Smith 1870, p. 12 cites Schmidt, "De fontibus veterum auctorum in enarrandis expeditionibu's a Gallis in Macedonian! susceptis," Berol. 1834
Attribution
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This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1870). "Acichorius". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology. Vol. 1. p. 12.
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