Banadaspus

Banadaspus was king of the Iazyges from an unknown date until 174AD. He was overthrown by his people after attempting to make a peace deal with the Roman Empire. Zanticus succeeded him as king of the Iazyges.

Etymology

The name is recorded in Greek as Βαναδασπος by Dio Cassius. It is reconstructed as *Wanadasp, deriving from the Sarmatian language, and means “possessing winning/conquering horses.”