Odenāthus
The ruler of Palmyra who checked the victorious career of the Persians after the defeat and
capture of Valerian, A.D. 260 (
Procop. Pers. ii.
5). In return for these services, Gallienus bestowed upon Odenathus the title of
Augustus. He was soon afterwards murdered, and was succeeded by his wife Zenobia, A.D. 266.
See
Palmyra;
Zenobia.