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

2. Brother of Gisco [GISCO, No. 2], is mentioned only by Polyaenus (5.11), who states that, after having distinguished himself greatly in the conduct of wars in Africa, he was accused of aiming at the tyranny, and put to death. There is, however, much reason to suspect Polyaenus of some mistake in this matter.