Philotas (son of Carsis)
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Philotas son of Carsis was a Thracian
, who may have married the daughter of a Macedon
ian aristocrat named Philotas. He was one of the page
s basilikoi paides in the service of Alexander the Great, who were induced by Hermolaus and Sostratus
to join in the conspiracy against the king's life. He was stoned to death together with the other accomplices.
Thracians
The ancient Thracians were a group of Indo-European tribes inhabiting areas including Thrace in Southeastern Europe. They spoke the Thracian language – a scarcely attested branch of the Indo-European language family...
, who may have married the daughter of a Macedon
Macedon
Macedonia or Macedon was an ancient kingdom, centered in the northeastern part of the Greek peninsula, bordered by Epirus to the west, Paeonia to the north, the region of Thrace to the east and Thessaly to the south....
ian aristocrat named Philotas. He was one of the page
Page
-Position or occupation:* Page , a traditionally young male servant* Page * Page of Honour, a ceremonial position in the Royal Household of the Sovereign of the United Kingdom* A participant in any of the following programs:...
s basilikoi paides in the service of Alexander the Great, who were induced by Hermolaus and Sostratus
Sostratus
Sostratus may refer to:*Sostratus of Cnidus, designer of the Lighthouse of Alexandria*Sostratus of Dyme, Greek mythological hero and friend of Hercules*Sostratus of Pellene, runner and Olympic winner...
to join in the conspiracy against the king's life. He was stoned to death together with the other accomplices.