Banadaspus
King
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Banadaspus was king of the Iazyges from an unknown date until 174 AD. He was overthrown by his people after attempting to make a peace deal with the Roman Empire. Zanticus succeeded him as king of the Iazyges.[1][2][3]
ReignUnknown – 174 AD
PredecessorUnknown
SuccessorZanticus
| Banadaspus | |
|---|---|
| King | |
| Reign | Unknown – 174 AD |
| Predecessor | Unknown |
| Successor | Zanticus |
Etymology
The name is recorded in Greek as Βαναδασπος (Banadaspos) by Dio Cassius. It is reconstructed as *Wanadasp, deriving from the Sarmatian language, and means “possessing winning/conquering horses.” [4]
