Banadaspus

Banadaspus was king of the Iazyges from an unknown date until 174AD. 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.

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.”