Bistonians

Another name for the Thracians, derived from Biston, a son of Ares. The Thracian Bistonians were known for their warlike nature. They worshiped Ares in the form of an upright sword.

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References

Sources

  • Cnipping on Ovid's Metamorphoses xiii, 430.
  • Stephanus of Byzantium, s.v. Βιστονίαs.