Molossians

The Molosser were, in addition to the Chaoniern and Thesprotern, the third major Hellenized Illyrian tribe, from which in ancient times was composed the population of Epirus.

For geographical reasons as well as because of the abundant agriculture is relatively early in a total state whose kings I from the root of the Molosser to Pyrrhus ( about 319 / 18-272 BC) in the history quite a meaning developed in Epirus have. The Illyrian king Bardyllis submitted Epirus in 385 BC and the previously marketed Molossian king Alcetes I. of the dynasty of Aiakiden remounted the throne.

Following on from her typical shepherd dogs different breeds of dogs today are called Molosser.