| Tharrhypas | |
|---|---|
| King of Epirus | |
| Reign | 430–392 BC |
| Predecessor | Admetus of Epirus |
| Successor | Alcetas I of Epirus |
| Born | Tharrhypas |
| Issue | Alcetas I of Epirus |
| House | Aeacidae |
| Father | Admetus of Epirus |
| Religion | Ancient Greek religion |
Tharrhypas[1] (Greek:Θαρύπας, 430–392 BC) was a king of theMolossians and the great-great- grandfather ofAlexander the Great.[citation needed]
He is mentioned byThucydides[2] as a minor in 429 BC.
He was the father ofAlcetas I, and is said to have been the first to introduce southern Greek (namely Attic) cultural traits among Molossians.[3]
| Preceded by | King of Epirus 430–392 BC | Succeeded by |