Ladike

Family: Kyrenian · Role: wife of Amasis · First appears: Book 2 · §175–182

Life events

Amasis married Ladike, whose father was variously said to be Battos, Arkesilaos, or Critobulos.(Book 2 · §175–182)
- With: Amasis
- “however that may be, he married, some say the daughter of Battos, others of Arkesilaos, and others of Critobulos, a man of repute among the citizens; and her name was Ladike.”
Ladike fulfilled her vow by sending an image to be dedicated to Aphrodite.(Book 2 · §175–182 · 📍 Kyrene)
- With: Amasis
- “And Ladike paid the vow that she had made to the goddess; for she had an image made and sent it to Kyrene”
After conquering Egypt, Cambyses sent Ladike back unharmed to Kyrene.(Book 2 · §175–182 · 📍 Kyrene)
- With: Cambyses
- “This Ladike Cambyses, having conquered Egypt and heard from her who she was, sent back unharmed to Kyrene.”

married with Amasis “however that may be, he married, some say the daughter of Battos, others of Arkesilaos, and others of Critobulos, a man of repute among the citizens; and her name was Ladike.”
parent: Battos “however that may be, he married, some say the daughter of Battos, others of Arkesilaos, and others of Critobulos, a man of repute among the citizens; and her name was Ladike.”
parent: Arkesilaos “however that may be, he married, some say the daughter of Battos, others of Arkesilaos, and others of Critobulos, a man of repute among the citizens; and her name was Ladike.”
parent: Critobulos “however that may be, he married, some say the daughter of Battos, others of Arkesilaos, and others of Critobulos, a man of repute among the citizens; and her name was Ladike.”
with Cambyses (Cambyses sent Ladike back to Kyrene unharmed.) “This Ladike Cambyses, having conquered Egypt and heard from her who she was, sent back unharmed to Kyrene.”

Extracted from the original text of The Histories. Made with Rho MD.