Olympias
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Olympias has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Dan Carlin (Jan 2025).
Olympias was an ancient Greek princess of the Molossians, the eldest daughter of King Neoptolemus I of Epirus, and the sister of Alexander I of Epirus. She was the mother of Alexander the Great by Philip II, king of Macedonia. She was extremely influential in Alexander's life and was recognized as de facto leader of Macedon during his conquests.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jan 2025 on Dan Carlin |
Who talks about Olympias on podcasts?
Olympias came up; the most recent mention was Jan 2025 on Dan Carlin.
What is Olympias mentioned alongside?
Olympias is most often mentioned alongside Macedonian, Macedonia and Plutarch.
Mentioned together: Macedonian, Macedonia, Plutarch, Alexander the Great, Corinth, Arian, Athens, Persian Empire, John Hanks Alexander, Persians