Philotas ( el, Φιλώτας) was a Macedonian general in the service of

Antigonus I Monophthalmus Antigonus I Monophthalmus ( grc-gre, Ἀντίγονος Μονόφθαλμος , 'the One-Eyed'; 382 – 301 BC), son of Philip from Elimeia, was a Macedonian Greek nobleman, general, satrap, and king. During the first half of his life he serv ...

, who was employed by him in 319 BC, to endeavour by bribes and promises to corrupt the

Argyraspides The Argyraspides ( mkd, Аргираспиди, translation=Silver Shields) were elite Macedonian soldiers who carried silver-plated shields, hence their name. The original unit were hypaspists serving in the army Alexander the Great. During the W ...

in the service of

Eumenes Eumenes (; grc-gre, Εὐμένης; c. 362316 BC) was a Greek general and satrap. He participated in the Wars of Alexander the Great, serving as both Alexander's personal secretary and as a battlefield commander. He later was a participant in t ...

, and especially their leaders Antigenes and

Teutamus :''Teutamus (spider), Teutamus'' is also a spider genus (Liocranidae) Teutamus ( grc, Tεύταμoς; lived 4th century BC) was a Macedonian officer, who, in 319 BC, shared with Antigenes (general), Antigenes the command of the select troops calle ...

. But his efforts were unavailing: Teutamus was tempted for a moment, but was recalled to the path of duty by his firmer-minded colleague, and the Argyraspids continued faithful (Diodorus, XVIII. 62-63).

References

* Ancient Macedonian generals Generals of Antigonus I Monophthalmus Year of death unknown Year of birth unknown {{AncientGreece-bio-stub