It is said that Heraclea Pontica suffered a famine and Heraclides bribed the messengers sent to the Delphic oracle to say that the city would be saved if Heraclides was given a gold crown and made a hero after his death.
Ito ay said na Heraclea Pontica suffered isang gutom at Heraclides pinabagsakan ang messenger na ipinadala sa may dalawang kahulugan orakulo sa sinasabi na ang lungsod ay nai-save na kung Heraclides ay bibigyan ng isang gintong korona at ginawa ng isang bayani pagkatapos ng kanyang kamatayan.