Pythius
historical figure · 4 works · 4 mentions · 6 anchored passages
Pythius son of Atys · Pythius the Mysian · the father of five sons
spoken of as
1 expressionPythius the Mysian1 mention
De legendis gentilium libris (Greek)
But for us, it seems, unless we have the talents of Pythius the Mysian, and so many acres of land, and herds more numerous than to count, nothing will suffice.
in the texts
De legendis gentilium libris
Legendarily wealthy Mysian figure invoked as a byword for great riches.
But for us, it seems, unless we have the talents of Pythius the Mysian, and so many acres of land, and herds more numerous than to count, nothing will suffice.
Institutes of Roman Law
Seller in Cicero's anecdote who defrauded the purchaser Canius.
‘The purchaser was eager and rich, he bought at the price the seller named, and he bought the gardens ready furnished.
The Histories
Wealthy Lydian who lavishly hosts and funds Xerxes' army, only to have his request to spare his eldest son answered with the son's brutal execution.
Xerxes marvelled at this last saying and next himself asked Pythius how much wealth he had.
When Pythius offered the money, Xerxes asked the Persians present who this Pythius was and how much wealth he possessed in making the offer.
Xerxes supposed that Pythius would demand anything rather than what he did ask and answered that he would grant the request, bidding him declare what he desired.