Hamilcar Barca (Hamilcar the lightning) was a Carthaginian general and Hannibal's father. He was commander in Sicily during the first Punic War, he agreed peace in 241 BC. After suppressing rebellious mercenaries in Carthage, he invaded Spain. He was drowned after the siege of Helice around 229 BC. Research Hamilcar Barca
In Greek mythology, Helice was the wife of Ion. The town of Helice in Achea on the gulf of Corinth was founded by Ion, who named it after her. Research Helice
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