Pharnăces, is, m., = Φαρνάκης.
- I. The name of two kings of Pontus.
- A. Grandfather of Mithridates, Just. 38, 6, 2; Plin. 33, 12, 54, § 151.
- B. Son of Mithridates, defeated by Cœsar, Cic. Deiot. 5, 14; id. Att. 11, 21, 2; Suet. Caes. 37; Luc. 10, 476.
- II. The name of a slave of Cicero, Cic. Att. 13, 30, 2; 13, 44, 3.