Iarbas

This article is about the legendary figure associated with the foundation of Carthage. For the historical Numidian ruler, see Hiarbas (king).

Iarbas
Progenitor of the Numidians King of Gaetulia
Mosaic found in North Africa depicting the legendary king of the Getulian Iarbas.
Reign	c. 9th century BC
Born	c. 9th century BC
Berber	ⵜⴰⵎⴰⵣⵉⵖⵜ
House	Numidian
Father	Jupiter-Hammon
Mother	Garamantian nymph

Iarbas (or Hiarbas) was a legendary Libyan/Berber figure, who was mentioned by the Greek philosopher and historian Plutarch as well as in works by various Roman authors including Ovid and Virgil. The character is possibly based on a real historical king of Numidia.