# Artaphrenes — Histories character guide

> Artaphrenes in Histories by Herodotus.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0006-book-v-terpsichore

## Who they are

Persian satrap of Sardis who receives Athenian envoys.

## In the story

### [Book VI: Erato](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/histories_se/chapters/book-vi-erato)

Artaphrenes, governor of Sardis, is involved in the capture of Histiaios, ensuring he does not escape punishment.

### [Book VII: Polymnia](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/histories_se/chapters/book-vii-polymnia)

Artaphrenes is mentioned as a commander in the earlier expedition against Athens.

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