Mithradates

The word Mithradates occurs in various shapes in the Greek writers; and it was a common name among the Medes and Persians.

Plutarch's Lives, Volume II 46-120? Plutarch 1839

The story of Mithradates of Pontus, polygamist, mass-murderer, general and "Rome's deadliest enemy."

Handing Out Knives to Madmen Josiah Ober 2011

Antony had deposed Antiochus, fined him heavily, and put his brother Mithradates on the throne.

Antony and Cleopatra Colleen McCullough 2007

Antony had deposed Antiochus, fined him heavily, and put his brother Mithradates on the throne.

Antony and Cleopatra Colleen McCullough 2007

He could only watch in a stew of jealousy as Lucullus continued his conquest of Mithradates.

Imperium Robert Harris 2006

And when it comes to Lucullus, everyone accepts that he deserves a triumph a hundred times over for what he achieved in the war against Mithradates.

Imperium Robert Harris 2006

In Asia Minor, Lucius Lucullus was enjoying a glorious run of victories over King Mithradates.

Imperium Robert Harris 2006

In Asia Minor, Lucius Lucullus was enjoying a glorious run of victories over King Mithradates.

Imperium Robert Harris 2006

He immediately proposed a law granting command of the war against Mithradates to Pompey, along with the government of the provinces of Asia, Cilicia, and Bithynia—the latter two held by Lucullus.

Imperium Robert Harris 2006

He used the same trick as before, employing his powers as tribune to summon witnesses to the rostra, who gave the people a sorry picture of the war against Mithradates.

Imperium Robert Harris 2006