Meda of Odessos
Thracian princess and Macedonian queen (died 336 BC)
About Meda of Odessos
Meda of Odessos , died 336 BC, was a Thracian princess, daughter of the king Cothelas a Getan, and wife of king Philip II of Macedon. Philip married her after Olympias.
According to N. G. L. Hammond, when Philip died, Meda committed suicide so that she would follow Philip to Hades. The people of Macedonia, who were not used to such honours to their kings by their consorts, buried her with him at the Great Tumuli of Vergina, in a separate room. The second larnax found in the tomb might belong to her as well as the gold myrtle wreath.
Honours Meda Nunatak in Antarctica is named after Meda of Odessos.
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Who was Meda of Odessos?
Thracian princess and Macedonian queen (died 336 BC)
When was Meda of Odessos born?
Meda of Odessos was born in Varna.
When did Meda of Odessos die?
Meda of Odessos died in 336 BC.
What nationality was Meda of Odessos?
Meda of Odessos's recorded nationality: Dacia.
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