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In classical antiquity, Illyria (Ancient Greek: Ἰλλυρία or Ἰλλυρίς,Latin: Illyria, see also Illyricum) was a region in the western part of the Balkan Peninsula inhabited by the Illyrians.
The prehistory of Illyria and the Illyrians is known from archaeological evidence. The Romans conquered the region in 168 BC in the aftermath of the Illyrian Wars.
The Roman term Illyris (distinct from Illyria) was sometimes used to define an area north of the Aous valley, most notably Illyris proper.
In Greek mythology, the name of Illyria is aetiologically traced to Illyrius, the son of Cadmus and Harmonia, who eventually ruled Illyria and became the eponymous ancestor of the Illyrians. A later version of the myth identifies Polyphemus and Galatea as parents of Celtus, Galas and Illyrius. The second myth could stem perhaps from the similarities to Celts and Gauls.
The earliest recorded Illyrian kingdom was that of the Enchele in the 8th century BC. The era in which we observe other Illyrian kingdoms begins approximately at 400 BC and ends at 167 BC. The Autariatae under Pleurias (337 BC) were considered to have been a kingdom. The Kingdom of the Ardiaei began at 230 BC and ended at 167 BC. The most notable Illyrian kingdoms and dynasties were those of Bardyllis of the Dardani and of Agron of the Ardiaei who created the last and best-known Illyrian kingdom. Agron ruled over the Ardiaei and had extended his rule to other tribes as well. As for the Dardanians, they always had separate domains from the rest of the Illyrians.
Mya:
When I think about the first time (first time)
I thought I found someone who cared for me
But things were not as they appeared to be
Allure:
Rainy day man
On your shoulder I cried
When my first brush with love
Left me shaking inside
Rainy day, rainy day, rainy day man
Allure:
Ever since I can remember (remember)
Like a brother
You've been strong and true
Always been the one to see me through
Mya:
Rainy day man
You're much more than a friend
I would give anything
Just to see you again
Bridge:
Rainy day man
On you're shoulder I cried
When my first brush with love
Left me shaking inside
Rainy day man
You're much more than a friend
I would give anything
Just to see you again
Rainy day, Rainy Day
Rainy day man