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Caranus
(99 words)

(Κάρανος; Káranos).

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[1] Founded the Macedonian royal house

Founded the Macedonian royal house according to Diod. Sic. 7. 15-17 as a descendant of the Heraclid Temenus (Theopompus FGrH 115 F 393) after immigrating from Argus. He replaces  Perdiccas, named as progenitor of the Macedons in Hdt. 8. 137-139.

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[2] Alleged son of Philippus II

Alleged son of  Philippus II, killed by  Alexander [4] the Great after Philippus' death (Just. Epit…

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Michel, Raphael (Basle) and Badian, Ernst (Cambridge, MA), “Caranus”, in: Brill’s New Pauly, Antiquity volumes edited by: Hubert Cancik and , Helmuth Schneider, English Edition by: Christine F. Salazar, Classical Tradition volumes edited by: Manfred Landfester, English Edition by: Francis G. Gentry. Consulted online on 28 March 2024 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/1574-9347_bnp_e608910>
First published online: 2006
First print edition: 9789004122598, 20110510



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