Agis I (Greek: Ἄγις) was a king of Sparta and eponym of the Agiad dynasty. He was possibly the first historical king of Sparta, reigning at the end of the tenth century BC, during the emergence of the Dorians in Laconia.

Agis I (flourished 11th century bc?) was an early Spartan king, traditionally held to be the son of Eurysthenes (in legend, one of the twins who founded Sparta). Because the Agiad line of kings was named after him, Agis was perhaps a historical figure.

Agis I (en griego antiguo Ἄγις) fue un legendario rey de Esparta, epónimo de la dinastía de los Agíadas. Era hijo de Eurístenes, primer monarca de la dinastía, 1 que gobernó la ciudad junto con los Euripóntidas.

The legendary King Agis I of Sparta, a prominent figure in the early history of Sparta, left a significant imprint on the Spartan state and its legendary military culture. His reign, marked by notable achievements and reforms, played a pivotal role in …

For royal houses, the patronymic was formed from the name of the founder or of an early significant figure of a dynasty. A ruling family might thus have a number of dynastic names; for example, Agis I named the Agiads, but he was a Heraclid and so were his descendants.

Agis I, allegedly son of Eurysthenes and eponym of the Agiad dynasty. Some modern historians consider he could have been the first historical king of Sparta, with a reign dating from c.930–c.900.

Agis I left an indelible mark on the Messenian Wars, a series of conflicts that shaped Sparta’s history and territorial expansion. His leadership and strategic acumen played a pivotal role in these wars.

In B. C. 385 the Spartans, seizing upon some frivolous pretexts, sent an expedition against Mantincia, in which Agesipolis undertook the command, after it had been declined by Agesilaus.

Agis I (Greek: Ἄγις) was a king of Sparta and eponym of the Agiad dynasty. He was possibly the first historical king of Sparta, reigning at the end of the tenth century BC, during the emergence of the Dorians in Laconia.

Apr 29, 2022 · Agis I (Greek: Ἄγις) was a legendary king of Sparta and eponym of the Agiad dynasty. He was the son of Eurysthenes, first monarch of this dynasty, which ruled the city along with the Eurypontids.