Polydamas of Macedon
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For other persons with the same name, see Polydamas
Polydamas wan an hetairos of Macedonian or Thessalian origin. He was in Parmenion's guard, in the Pharsalian squadron. Ironically, he was later sent by Alexander to Oleander with the command that Parmenion be put to death and was nearly lynched by Parmenion's troops after the order was carried out.
References
- Who's Who in the Age of Alexander the Great by Waldemar Heckel ISBN 978-1-4051-1210-9
