| Grabus | |
|---|---|
| King | |
| King of Taulantia | |
| Reign | c. 358–356 BC |
| Ancient Greek | Γράβος |
Grabus[1] (alsoGrabos;[2]Ancient Greek:Γράβος; ruled c. 358–356 BC) was anIllyrianking who reigned in southernIllyria in the 4th century BC.
According to a historical reconstruction, Grabus belonged to theGrabaei, an Illyrian tribe mentioned byPliny the Elder (23–79 AD), although the tribe may have been incorporated into theTaulantii realm of which Grabus became king.[1] It has been further conjectured that afterPhilip II of Macedon defeatedBardylis (c. 358 BC), the Grabaei, under Grabus, became the most powerful tribe in Illyria.[3][2]
In 356 BC, Athens formed an alliance with Grabus,Paeonian kingLyppeius, andThracian kingCetriporis against Philip. Some months later the three northern kings were defeated by Philip's generalParmenion, while the Athenians were otherwise engaged in theAegean Sea.[4]
