These inscriptions were published in 2023, with an English translation and commentary, by K. Konuk, "New Antigonid Inscriptions from Euromos" ( academia.edu ). His translations are reproduced here, with minor alterations.
The decrees of Euromos shed new light on the period when the Antigonid kings of Macedonia governed part of Caria. Podilos, the subject of decree A, was already known from some decrees of Rhodes, which mention 'offences' committed by him in the territory of Iasos ( inscription 36 ). A few years later, Euromos honoured a Macedonian 'friend' of king Philip, Alexandros son of Admetos ( SEG 43.706 ).
[A] When Proteas, son of Aeschines, was stephanephoros, and when Hekatomnos, son of Iatrokles, was secretary, on the 6th day of the month of Lōios, being present the prytaneis Melas, son of Dionysios, Aristeas, son of lason, and Phanias, son of Iason, under the presidency of Melas, son of Dionysios. Proposal of the prytaneis: since Podilos, son of Dapanos, from Lykastos, being a friend of King Antigonos, was sent to our city by him 10 and has been acting benevolently towards those who approach him among our citizens, and he takes care of the common interests of the people, making provisions so that we may dwell in safety, and that no harm may come to either the city or the countryside. Furthermore, he seeks to bring about an improvement so that we may emerge from the prevailing weakness and arrive at a better condition. Therefore, it shall be resolved by the council and the people that Podilos be praised for his virtue and goodwill towards the people, and be given citizenship, 20 with all the privileges that other citizens enjoy. He shall also have a front seat in all the games conducted by the people, and he shall have right of access to the council and the people first, after any sacred affairs. These honours shall apply to him and his descendants.
Furthermore, he shall be allowed to choose his own tribe, and the overseer to be chosen shall inscribe the resolution on a stone stele and shall erect it in the sanctuary of Zeus. 30 The treasurer shall give the money for the stele to the overseer from the public funds. Envoys shall be selected to present the resolution to Podilos, expressing the goodwill that the people have towards him and requesting him to take care for our sake always to cooperate in achieving something of use for the people; and they shall make it clear to him that the citizens of Euromos, being grateful and knowing how to honour those who choose to benefit them, will make an effort, after lifting ourselves out of the weakness that now prevails, to honour him with the appropriate honours.
40 Melas, son of Dionysios, Aristeas, son of lason, Apollonios, son of Kallikles, Leon, son of Menippos, Apollonios, son of Kydias, Phanias, son of Pausanias, and Artemon, son of Apaturios, were elected as envoys. Phanias, son of Eirenaios, is to be chosen as overseer.
[B] Proposal of the prytaneis: since Charmadas, son of Dapanos, from Lykastos, having been appointed garrison commander of the city by King Antigonos, continues to conduct himself benevolently towards those who approach him among our citizens, and he takes every care of the common interests of the people. Therefore, it shall be resolved by the council and the people that Charmadas be praised 50 for his virtue and goodwill towards the people, and be given citizenship, with all the privileges that other citizens enjoy. He shall also have a front seat in all the games conducted by the people, and he shall have right of access to the council and the people first, after any sacred affairs. These honours shall apply to him and his descendants.
Furthermore, he shall be allowed to choose his own tribe, and the overseer to be chosen shall inscribe the resolution on a stone stele and shall erect it in the sanctuary of Zeus. 60 The treasurer shall give the money for the stele to the overseer from the public funds. Envoys shall be selected to present the resolution to Charmadas, expressing the goodwill that the people have towards him and requesting him to take care for our sake always to cooperate in achieving something of use for the people; and they shall make it clear to him that the people of Euromos are grateful and know how to honour those who choose to benefit them.
Melas, son of Dionysios, Aristeas, son of lason, Apollonios, son of Kallikles, Leon, son of Menippos, Apollonios, son of Kydias, 70 Phanias, son of Pausanias, and Artemon, son of Apaturios were elected as envoys. Phanias, son of Eirenaios, is to be chosen as overseer.
[C] Proposal of the prytaneis concerning the matters about which Iolaos, son of Aeschines, has made a written proposal: since Lakrines, son of Timoteles, from Polyrrhenia, who has been sent by king Philip as strategos over the places in Caria, continuously displayed great care for the city and has acted in the best interests of its citizens, in accordance with the king's preference and his own disposition; and it is proper for the people not to ignore anyone 10 of those who choose to benefit it; therefore it shall be decided by the council and the people to praise Lakrines, son of Timoteles, from Polyrrhenia, for his virtue and goodwill, which he continuously exhibits both towards king Philip and towards the city. He shall be given citizenship and the right to own land and a house, all of which he shall enjoy as do the other citizens, and his descendants shall also inherit the same. 20 He shall be a benefactor of the city and shall be invited to have a front seat in the games organized by the city. He shall be crowned with a golden crown. The incoming presidents shall make the announcement during the games celebrated for the kings.
Lakrines shall be allotted to a tribe, and envoys are to be elected who shall travel to him and shall deliver him the decree. 30 The envoys shall greet him on behalf of the people and they shall ask him that, just as he has bestowed all the care to the city until now, he may be the cause of good things for the people also in the future. In order that the city's gratitude becomes apparent to others, an overseer shall be elected to inscribe the decree on a stone stele and to erect it in the temple of Zeus in the most prominent place. 40 The expense for this shall be borne by the incoming treasurer from the funds allocated to him.
The elected envoys are: Iolaos, son of Aeschines, Melas, son of Aristeas, and Dionysios, son of Melas. Iolaos, son of Aeschines, was chosen as overseer. Lakrines received by lot the tribe Idrias.
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