Marsyas of Pella and Phrygia

There is a lot of uncertainty about the attribution fragments to either Marsyas Pella or Philippi. This paper challenges traditional BNJ 135–136 F 4 (mentioning Midas’chariot with Gordian knot) Philippi and argues in favor identification as author. For ideological propagandistic reasons, it would fit well into Marysas Pella’s account roots Argead rule his first book. By referring Midas, have been able link half-brother Antigonus contemporary governor Phrygia not only legendary Phrygian king legacy, but also Macedonian logos attested by Herodotus, creating connection between Midas foundation rule. According this logos, there existed old kinship relations Macedonians Phrygians who used dwell at foot Mt. Bermium were called Briges. tradition was value could served increase Antigonus’satrapy main base rivalry other Diadochs.