164: Frataraka
From History of Persia by Trevor Culley and HoPful Media
May 6, 2026 · 42 min · Season 2 · Episode 164
About this episode
This episode discusses the unique governors known as Frataraka in Hellenistic Persia and their influence under Seleucid rule.
Continuing the grand tour of western Iran, it's time to talk about Hellenistic Persia. The province of Persis was home to a unique set of governors called Frataraka under Seleucid rule who introduced new and exciting trends to the Persian homeland while the Seleucids ran the show. A New Frataraka Chronology by David Engels - https://www.academia.edu/6374300/A_New_Frataraka_Chronology_in_Latomus_72_2013_28_82 Visit https://HoPfulMedia.com.co to support this show! Support | BlueSky | Facebook | Instagram Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
People in this episode
Host: Trevor Culley
Topics covered
- Hellenistic Persia
- Frataraka
- Seleucid rule
- Persian history
- governance
- cultural trends
Keywords
- Frataraka
- Hellenistic
- Persis
- Seleucid
- Persian governance
- cultural trends
- history
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: HoPful Media, RedCircle
Places: Persis
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