Prince Phillip, the youngest son of

King Amynatas and Eurydice I, was

captured in 386 BC, when he was

14 years old, and held hostage in

Thebes.  As was the tradition during

that time when young royalty were

captured, it was expected that they

would be treated with respect and the

captors were responsible for their

education. During the four years that

Phillip was held, he received both military

and diplomatic education under

the care of Pammenes a Theban

general and enthusiastic advocate

of the Sacred Band of Thebes,

who taught him Theban

military theory.