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	Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology, page 8 (v. 1) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Achaeus himself married Laodice, the daughter of Mithri-dates, king of Pontus.
		Achaeus recovered for the Syrian empire all the districts which Attains had gained ; but having been falsely accused by Hermeias, the minister of Antiochus, of intending to revolt, he did so in self-defence, assumed the title of king, and ruled over the whole of Asia on this side of the Taurus.
		ACHAEUS (sAxa«fe) of Eretria in Euboea, a tragic poet, was born b.
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	Crete
		Achaeus and his army were forced to retreat into the city of Sardis, and Antiochus troops were camped almost all the way around the city in siege.
		Achaeus figured that once he had escaped he could travel quickly back to Syria, while Antiochus was still occupied in the siege of Sardis, and create a great movement in his favor.
		Achaeus was indeed doing his best; but he did not consider that, as the saying goes, he was trying to play the Cretan with a Cretan.
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	Antiochus III the Great
		The campaigns of 219 BC and 218 BC carried the Seleucid arms almost to the confines of Egypt, but in 217 BC Ptolemy IV confronted Antiochus at Raphia[?] and inflicted a defeat upon him which nullified all Antiochus's successes and compelled him to withdraw north of the Lebanon.
		In 216 BC Antiochus went north to deal with Achaeus, and had by 214 BC driven him from the field into Sardis.
		Having thus recovered the central part of Asia Minor--for the dynasties in Pergamum, Bithynia and Cappadocia the Seleucid government was obliged to tolerate--Antiochus turned to recover the outlying provinces of the north and east.
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	Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Achaeus
		Achaeus, a tragic poet of Eretria who wrote forty-five tragedies, some of whose titles are preserved (e.g.
		Achaeus of Syracuse was another tragic poet who wrote ten or fourteen tragedies.
		Achaeus, a relative of Antiochus III the Great who was appointed governor of all the king's provinces beyond Taurus.
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		Meanwhile Achaeus himself had revolted and assumed the title of king in Asia Minor.
		Since, however, his power was not well enough grounded to allow of his attacking Syria, Antiochus considered that he might leave Achaeus for the present and renew his attempt on Palestine.
		Having thus recovered the central part of Asia Minor—for the dynasties in Pergamum, Bithynia and Cappadocia the Seleucid government was obliged to tolerate—Antiochus turned to recover the outlying provinces of the north and east.
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	Achaeus
		The following essay was originally published in Manual of Greek Literature from the Earliest Authentic Periods to the Close of the Byzantine Era.
		ACHAEUS, of Eretria, in Eubœa, was born B.C. 484, the year in which Aeschylus gained his first victory, and four years before the birth of Euripides.
		This Achaeus must not be confounded with a later tragic writer of the same name, a native of Syracuse, who, according to Suidas and Phavorinus, wrote ten, but, according to Eudocia, fourteen tragedies.
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	Achaea, Greek Mythology Link - www.maicar.com
		The mingling of Achaeans and Danaans is described through the marriages of two sons of Achaeus 1 (from whom the Achaeans derive their name) with two daughters of Danaus 1, otherwise known as father of the DANAIDS.
		Thessalian Achaea is the land later known by the names of Phthiotis and Hellas, and both this territory and Peloponnesian Achaea own their names to Achaeus 1, son of Xuthus 1, brother of Aeolus 1 and son of Hellen 1, son of Deucalion 1, the man who survived the Flood.
		For the sons of Achaeus 1—Architeles 1 and Archander—came to Argos and married the daughters of Danaus 1, Automate and Scaea.
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	Achaeus of Eretria
		Some classicists suggest that his winning only one prize was due to him not an Athenian by birth, and the men of Athens were loath to honor any but their own fellow-citizens.
		The philosopher Menedemus thought his plays second only to Aeschylus, he was part of the Alexandrian Canon, and Didymus wrote a commentary on him.
		Athenaeus also claimed that Euripides took a line from Achaeus, while Aristophanes quotes him twice, in The Frogs and The Wasps.
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	Andromachus of Achaeus (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Andromachus of Syria, a general (Achaeus, Selucus I Nicator, Antiochus of Syria) birth date unknown.
		They have a son and a daughter, named Achaeus ben and Laodice daughter.
		View the entire genealogy report of Achaeus families, or surname index of Achaeus pedigrees or report summary of Achaeus heritage from "My Ancestors and Relatives".
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	Antiochus III the Great Summary
		This gave Egypt a chance to reorganize its army, and on June 22, 217, Antiochus was defeated in Gaza by Ptolemy IV Philopater.
		The campaigns of 219 BC and 218 BC carried the Seleucid armies almost to the confines of Ptolemaic Egypt, but in 217 BC Ptolemy IV confronted Antiochus at the battle of Raphia and inflicted a defeat upon him which nullified all Antiochus's successes and compelled him to withdraw north of the Lebanon.
		Antiochus contrived to get possession of the person of Achaeus (see Polybius), but the citadel held out until 213 BC under Achaeus' widow Laodice and then surrendered.
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	Achaeus
		This document was originally published in The Drama: Its History, Literature and Influence on Civilization, vol.
		Achaeus of Eretria belongs to the classic age, but was not himself a classic, though his satyric plays were much admired for their spirited style, albeit somewhat labored and lacking in clearness.
		He composed more than forty dramas, gaining the prize only once; for he was not an Athenian by birth, and the men of Athens were loth thus to honor any but their own fellow-citizens.
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	Achaeus of Seleucus (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Achaeus of Syria, Prince (Selucus I Nicator, Antiochus of Syria) birth date unknown.
		Achaeus of and are married (further details are not known).
		They have two sons and two daughters, named Alexander of, Andromachus of, Antiochis daughter and Laodice daughter.
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	Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology, page 719 (v. 2) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		22), a sister of Andromachus, the father of Achaeus.
		Great confusion certainly exists concerning the two, but there seems no reason to doubt the authority of Polybius; and we have no evidence that the Achaeus who is /nentioned by Eusebius as father of No. 2, was the same as the father of Andromachus.
		Wife of Achaeus, the cousin and adversary of Antiochus the Great, was a sister of the preceding, being also a daughter of Mithridates IV., king of Pontus.
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	Ionia, Greek Mythology Link - www.maicar.com
		His son Achaeus 1, having raised an army of Aegialeans and Athenians returned to Thessaly and recovered his father's rights.
		But his other son Ion 1, having married the daughter of King Selinus, became the master of the territory which was later called Achaea, and called the inhabitants Ionians after himself.
		The descendants of Achaeus 1, however, established themselves in Argolis and mingled with the Danaans.
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	Antiochus, III Biography \| Encyclopedia of World Biography
		His cousin Achaeus assumed military command and punished Seleucus's assassins.
		There was strong public support for Achaeus to ascend the throne, but he declined and remained loyal to his cousin.
		Through Cretan intrigue Achaeus was captured, mutilated, and then beheaded.
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	Antiochus the Great (242-187 B.C.) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		He retained from the previous administration Hermias as chief minister, Achaeus as governor of Asia Minor, and Molon and his brother Alexander as governors of the eastern provinces, Media and Persis.
		In the same year, Achaeus set himself up as king in Asia Minor, but a mutiny in his army kept him from attacking Antiochus.
		In alliance with Attalus I of Pergamum, Antiochus captured Achaeus in 213 in his capital, Sardis, and had him executed in a barbaric manner.
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		Achaeus japonicus - Philippines, Olango Island, Ziczac Point.
		Achaeus japonicus - Philippines, Mactan Island, 15 m.
		Achaeus japonicus - Philippines, Mactan Island, 20 m.
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	St. Marinus and St. Astyrius
		Marinus lost his new position and was immediately questioned by Achaeus, the Governor. Marinus spoke up “Yes, I am a Christian and it is true, I did not sacrifice to the Emperor.”
		Achaeus was very bold, “Then I give you three hours in which to change your mind and give up your beliefs.”
		Marinus returned to the judge stating firmly, “I am a Christian and I wish to remain so!” He was immediately led away, to be killed.
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	Crustikon – Crustacean photographic database – Tromsø Museum – University of Tromsø (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		2.- Achaeus gracilis O.G. Costa, 1839, camouflage removed - Greece, Ionian Sea, Lygia, 39°09'N 20°34'E, rocks with algae, 0.5 m, 22.vii.1993 - Specimen preserved, not yet deposited, possibly mixed with conspecifics - Original picture: slide - Identification, photography, scanning, copyright Cédric d'Udekem d'Acoz.
		3.- Achaeus gracilis O.G. Costa, 1839, with camouflage - Greece, Ionian Sea, Lygia, 39°09'N 20°34'E, Posidonia, 1.5 to 4 m, July 1993 - Specimen preserved, not yet deposited, possibly mixed with conspecifics - Original picture: slide - Identification, photography, scanning, copyright Cédric d'Udekem d'Acoz.
		Synonyms.- Achaeus gordonae Forest and Zariquiey Alvarez, 1955
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	Achaeus of Eretria - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Achaeus of Eretria (in Greek Aχαιος; born 484 BC) in Euboea was a Greek playwright author of tragedies and satyr plays, variously said to have written 24, 30, or 44 plays, of which 19 titles are known, some of which include Adrastus, Linus, Cycnus, Eumenides, Philoctetes, Pirithous, Theseus, and Œdipus.
		His first play was produced in 447 BC and won a victory.
		This page was last modified 16:14, 1 November 2006.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Achaeus_of_Eretria (252 words)

	ECHENG.COM: Wakatobi, December 2003 - Crustaceans
		An orangutan crab (Achaeus japonicus), in a frogspawn coral
		An orangutan crab (Achaeus japonicus), in a bubble coral
		An orangutan crab (Achaeus japonicus), in a mushroom coral
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	Seleucia, Achaios - Ancient Greek Coins - WildWinds.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Achaeus, 220-214 BC, AE17, (3.54g) Sardes Mint, Head of Apollo right.
		Diademed, draped bust of Achaeus right, with short, curly beard /
		AXAIOY, Athena Promachos, viewed from behind, advancing left, brandishing spear in raised right hand & holding shield with anchor device on left arm, horse head left in inner left field.
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		Description Classical Cash and OldRomanCoins.com present: [Look at THIS!] [Look at THIS!] ORC7535 Seleukid, Achaeus, usurper, AE15, VF Seleukid Kingdom, Achaeus, 220-214 BC, Æ15, (2.73g) Sardes Mint, Laureate head of Apollo right, hair in formal curls.
		Achaeus withstood a siege of Sardes for two years.
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