Lasthenes

Lasthenes (Λασθένης) was a general of the ancient Cretan city of Kydonia at when the Romans attacked the city in 69 BC. In this era Kydonia had protected pirates and incurred the anger of the Roman Senate. When the Romans defeated Kydonia, Lasthenes' co-general Panares surrendered the city, whilst Lasthenes fled to Knossos.