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[34] Then Polyphron, in his turn, held sway for a year, and made the office of Tagus like the rule of a tyrant. For in Pharsalus he put to death Polydamas and eight more1 of the best among the citizens, and from Larisa he drove many into exile. While thus engaged he, also,2 was slain by Alexander, who posed as avenger of Polydorus and destroyer of the tyranny.

1 370 B.C.

2 369 B.C.

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