From Magas to Glaukon. The Long Life of Glaukon of Aithalidai and the Chronology of Ptolemaic Re-Annexation of Cyrene (ca. 250 BCE)

A new analysis of a fragmentary catalogue of eponymous priests of Apollo from mid-third-century BCE Cyrene reveals key insights into the chronology of Ptolemaic re-annexation and the presence of Glaukon, an Athenian statesman. This study identifies Glaukon—younger brother of Chremonides—as a likely Ptolemaic commissioner who held priesthood for several years, providing previously unknown details about his life and death in Cyrenaica. By cross-referencing this inscription with other historical sources, the research sheds light on the turbulent political landscape following King Magas' death and clarifies the sequence of events leading to Ptolemy II's reassertion of control over Cyrene.

Rosamilia, E. (2018). From Magas to Glaukon. The Long Life of Glaukon of Aithalidai and the Chronology of Ptolemaic Re-Annexation of Cyrene (ca. 250 BCE). 2018, 263–300. https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110613759-012