from #Corinth, #copper from #Cyprus, etc.). Reputedly brought back to #Rome by #Lucullus after the #ThirdMithridaticWar. This was the #Mithridates (No.IV) who gave his name to ‘Mithridatism’ for plying his body with small doses of #poison to protect himself from assassination attempts (obviously
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Mithridates VI of Pontus: Ancient Wealth, Power, and Exploitation Mithridates VI used violence, exploitation, and brutality to amass wealth, focusing on his conquests, massacre, and slavery.

Mithridates VI called himself the “Savior of the Greeks.”
But his empire ran on brutality, wealth, and fear.

This article digs into how he defied Rome — and ruled through ruthless exploitation.

#AncientHistory #Mithridates #Power #Brewminate

An extract from Mithridates the Great (Philip Matyszak) incorrectly stating the ancient ruler was born in 120 BCE.

Nothing like buying a top-rated book on one of Rome’s greatest foes, only to find a spectacular blunder in the very first sentence. 😩 #AncientRome #Mithridates #Classics #Books

In the middle of the 1st century BC these cities became part of the #Pontic Kingdom of King Mithridates VI Eupator and joined him in his wars with Rome. #Mithridates believed himself a heir of both Cyrus and Alexander the Great and his exploits fascinated Roman historians.