Philip of Macedon
He is “the son of Demetrius and father of Perseus.” He is credited with initiating the ‘Social War.’
Tantalus
He is an embodiment of torment who “was punished by being forced to stand forever in water which he could not drink, and with fruit trees out of reach over his head.” Polybius likens Byzantines’ distress to Tantalus’ affliction.
Ptolemy IV
He inherited “the throne of Egypt early 221 B.C” after his forebear’s passing.
Cleomenes
He is “the exiled King of Sparta” who commences adverse conspiracies regarding Philapator.
Scipio
He is a Spanish consul who is involved in the ‘besieging Utica’ and suppressing Carthaginians.
