Ateas

Ateas (ca. 429 BC – 339 BC) was described in Greek and Roman sources as the most powerful king of Scythia, who lost his life and empire in the conflict with Philip II of Macedon in 339 BC. His name also occurs as Atheas, Ateia, Ataias, and Ateus.

For the Romanian village of Ateaş, see Cefa.
Not to be confused with Atea, Attias, Atias, or Atiyah.
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