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Artaphrenes
Persian satrap of Sardis who receives Athenian envoys.
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First appearance: book v terpsichore
Artaphrenes shows up with force in Book VI: Erato. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Artaphrenes, governor of Sardis, is involved in the capture of Histiaios, ensuring he does not escape punishment.
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In Book VI: Erato: Artaphrenes, governor of Sardis, is involved in the capture of Histiaios, ensuring he does not escape punishment. Later, in Book VII: Polymnia: Artaphrenes is mentioned as a commander in the earlier…
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