Harry Thurston Peck, Harpers Dictionary of Classical Antiquities (1898), O, Octolŏphus, Odoācer

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Odoācer

usually styled king of the Heruli, was the leader of the barbarians, who overthrew the Western Empire, A.D. 476. He took the title of King of Italy, and reigned till his power was overthrown by Theodoric, king of the Goths. Odoacer was defeated in three decisive battles by Theodoric (489-490), and then took refuge in Ravenna, where he was besieged for three years. He at last capitulated on condition that he and Theodoric should be joint kings of Italy; but Odoacer was soon afterwards murdered by his rival. See Procop. B. G. i. 1; Iornand. De Reb. Goth. pp. 128-141; and Hodgkin, Italy and her Invaders (1880-95).

Harry Thurston Peck. Harpers Dictionary of Classical Antiquities. New York. Harper and Brothers. 1898.

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