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Chronology of the Lydian dynasties
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My paper comments on the three known Lydian dynasties, time of their rule, cultural-historical significance of the first two legendary dynasties and the history of the latеst. The first dynasty (of Atyads (Tantalids) – successors of Atys, who led his lineage from Manes) presents the minds of Greek authors of kinship or proximity between peoples of Thracians, Phrygians, Lydians, Etruscans and others. The main authors are Herodotus and Dionysios of Halicarnassos. I accept that their idea expresses the understanding of the authors of the presence of a Palaeobalkan-Westanatolian Commonwealth – this term is descriptive, but it is neutral and most appropriate in this case. Second Dynasty (of Heraclids or Tylonids – descendants of Heracles and Omphale in the Greek tradition) probably contains also historical not only mythological information. If my chronological calculations are correct, Lydian ruler’s home can be traced back to the time of the Trojan War. I renew the question how the last Heraclid was called – Myrsilos or Kandaules. The Mermnad dynasty is best shown of all. The chronology of their reign, however, causes disputes. The reason is that the Lydian own chronology is rarely analyzed. I presume that a Lydian royal list exist and Herodotus used it, and I suggest a chronology of the rulers with the minimal controversy at this time.
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Title: Chronology of the Lydian dynasties
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My paper comments on the three known Lydian dynasties, time of their rule, cultural-historical significance of the first two legendary dynasties and the history of the latеst.
The first dynasty (of Atyads (Tantalids) – successors of Atys, who led his lineage from Manes) presents the minds of Greek authors of kinship or proximity between peoples of Thracians, Phrygians, Lydians, Etruscans and others.
The main authors are Herodotus and Dionysios of Halicarnassos.
I accept that their idea expresses the understanding of the authors of the presence of a Palaeobalkan-Westanatolian Commonwealth – this term is descriptive, but it is neutral and most appropriate in this case.
Second Dynasty (of Heraclids or Tylonids – descendants of Heracles and Omphale in the Greek tradition) probably contains also historical not only mythological information.
If my chronological calculations are correct, Lydian ruler’s home can be traced back to the time of the Trojan War.
I renew the question how the last Heraclid was called – Myrsilos or Kandaules.
The Mermnad dynasty is best shown of all.
The chronology of their reign, however, causes disputes.
The reason is that the Lydian own chronology is rarely analyzed.
I presume that a Lydian royal list exist and Herodotus used it, and I suggest a chronology of the rulers with the minimal controversy at this time.
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