Admetus of Epirus

Admetus (Άδμητος; c. 470-430 BC) was king of the ancient Greek tribe of the Molossians at the time that Themistocles (524–459 BC) was the effective ruler of Athens.

When Themistocles was in control of Athens, Admetus had opposed him, but without any rancour.

Later Themistocles, when fleeing from the Athenian officers who were ordered to seize him when he had been accused of being a party to the treason of Pausanias, found himself unable to stay in Corcyra.

So Themistocles travelled to Epirus and found his only hope of refuge was the house of Admetus.

On his return to Epirus, Admetus assured Themistocles of his protection.