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The Armenian cities soon revolt and, in 55 BCE, replace Rhadamistus with the Parthian prince Tiridates.

Rhadamistus if forced to flee along with his pregnant wife, Zenobia, of whom Tacitus relates a romantic story.

Unable to bear a long ride on horse, she persuades her husband to kill her so she will not fall into the hands of their pursuers.

Though stabbed and left at the banks of the Araxes, she survives and is found by some shepherds.

They carry Zenobia to the court of Tiridates, who receives her kindly and treats her as royalty.