Etuta (ruled 169 – 168BC) was an Illyrian queen of theArdiaean Kingdom, married toGentius. Etuta was a Dardanian princess, the daughter ofMonunius II of Dardania.^[1]

Etuta was earlier engaged to Gentius' brother,Plator, whom Gentius treacherously killed. Etuta marriedGentius in 169 BC.

Gentius' objective was to secure the inheritance of the Ardiaean throne, but Livy reports he also envied his brother because he was going to marry Etuta.^[2] However, the marriage does not seem to have secured an Ardiaean–Dardanian alliance and as a result Gentius allied himself withPerseus of Macedon the enemy of his father-in-law.^[3][4]

After the defeat of Gentius in 168 BC, Etuta along with other important Illyrians were taken toItaly. Etuta and the royal family were sent to Spoletum, to be kept under observation. The inhabitants of Spoletum refused to keep the royal family under watch, so they were transferred toIguvium. Etuta remained there until she died.

Etuta is also known as Etleuta and Etleva.

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