mithridates (Meaning)

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mithridates (n)

ancient king of Pontus who expanded his kingdom by defeating the Romans but was later driven out by Pompey (132-63 BC)

Mithridates VI Eupator, king of Pontus, was known for his resistance to poisons.
Mithridates VI was a skilled tactician and a fierce opponent of the Roman Republic.
The Roman general Pompey defeated Mithridates at the Battle of Pharsalus in 48 BCE.
Mithridates committed suicide to avoid capture by the Romans.
Mithridates' antidotes were believed to be so effective that he could consume poisons without harm.
The term "mithridatism" is used to describe the process of becoming immune to poisons through repeated exposure.
Mithridates' vast kingdom covered parts of present-day Turkey, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.
The Mithridatic Wars lasted for over 20 years and involved multiple battles between Mithridates and the Romans.
Mithridates was fluent in over 20 languages and is considered one of the most educated rulers in history.
The legend of Mithridates' immunity to poisons has inspired countless stories and works of literature.

ancient king of Pontus who expanded his kingdom by defeating the Romans but was later driven out by Pompey (132-63 BC)

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viruses, diseases, toxics, poisons, toxics, poisons, viruses, toxins,toxins, diseases

Mithridates VI Eupator, king of Pontus, was known for his resistance to poisons.

Mithridates VI was a skilled tactician and a fierce opponent of the Roman Republic.

The Roman general Pompey defeated Mithridates at the Battle of Pharsalus in 48 BCE.

Mithridates committed suicide to avoid capture by the Romans.