A Dictionary of Greek and Roman biography and mythology

Smith, William

A Dictionary of Greek and Roman biography and mythology. William Smith, LLD, ed. 1890

ORODES II., also reigned only a short time, as he was killed by the Parthians on account of his cruelty. Upon his death the Par thians applied to the Romans for Vonones, one of the sons of Phraates IV., who was accordingly granted to them. (Joseph. l.c. ; Tac. Ann. 2.1_4.)