Beroea of Taulantii
Molossian princess married to Glaukias
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Beroea (Ancient Greek: Βέροια) was a Molossian princess who became an Illyrian queen as wife of Glaukias, king of the Taulantii. She came from the ruling Molossian Aeacidae dynasty of Epirus. She raised Pyrrhus of Epirus when he was adopted by Glaukias.[1][2][3][4]
| Beroea of Taulantii | |
|---|---|
Young Pyrrhus being presented to king Glaukias and Queen Beroea | |
| Spouse | Glaucias of Taulantii |
| Dynasty | Aeacidae |
Marriage
According to Waldemar Heckel, the marriage between Beroea of the Aeacidae dynasty of Molossians, and Glaukias of the Taulantian tribe of Illyrians, probably points to long-standing barbarian connections of the two regions of Illyria and Epirus.[5] Those connections can also be seen in the time of Pyrrhus of Epirus, who was adopted by Glaukias and Beroea, and who took as wives two Illyrians (including Bircenna, daughter of Bardylis II), of whom he was extraordinarily fond.[2]