Ariobarzanes

(1) Three kings of Pontus. One of them revolted from Artaxerxes 362 B.C., reigned 363-337, and may be regarded as the founder of kingdom of Pontus. (2) Three kings of Cappadocia. One reigned 93-63 B.C. under the Romans. His grandson ruled 51-42, and aided Pompey against Cæsar. Arion, 7th century B.C. Poet of Lesbos; inventor of dithyrambic verse. His life being threatened by sailors, he invoked the gods, threw himself into the sea, and was borne to land by a song-loving dolphin. This legend is depicted on many Greek coins.