Dii

For other uses, see DII (disambiguation).

Dii is also the plural of Latin Deus.

The Dii (also Dioi ) (Greek: "Δίοι") were an independent Thracian tribe, swordsmen, who lived among the foothills of Mount Rhodope in Thrace. They often joined the ranks of organized armies as mercenaries or volunteers. Thucydides declared that they were the most warlike infantry in Sitalkes' army.

Approximate location of the Dioi

Though usually described as swordsmen, they defeated a Theban cavalry by using peltast tactics, so they were certainly skilled in other areas of warfare as well.

References

See also

• Bessi.