Herodotus' Histories

Timo

Family: Parian · Role: under-priestess · First appears: Book 6 · §134–140

Life events

  • The Pythian prophetess forbade the Parians to punish Timo, saying she had guided Miltiades to his fate.(Book 6 · §134–140 · 📍 Delphi)
    • “The Pythian prophetess however forbade them, saying that Timo was not the true author of these things, but since it was destined that Miltiades should end his life not well, she had appeared to guide him to his evil fate.”

Book 6 · §134–140

  • with Miltiades son of Kimon (Timo counselled and guided Miltiades.) “she, they say, came into the presence of Miltiades and counselled him that if he considered it a matter of much moment to conquer Paros, he could do that which she should suggest to him; and upon that she told him her meaning.”

Also listed in Parian — Minor Figures

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