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Apollodorus of Cassandrea

Apollodorus

also: Apollodorus

The cruel tyrant of Cassandrea (third century BC) who seized power by massacre. Cotta names him with Phalaris as a tyrant who paid the penalty only after torturing and killing many.

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Mentioned in 5 works (5 total)

Against Verres, Second Hearing, Book II speeches · 1 mention
Against Verres, Second Hearing, Book III speeches · 1 mention
Against Verres, Second Hearing, Book IV speeches · 1 mention
Ad Atticum 12.23 letters · 1 mention
On the Nature of the Gods philosophy · 1 mention

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