Histories · Character
Datis
Persian general who leads the punitive expedition against Athens and Eretria, carrying orders to restore Hippias and punish the Greeks.
supporting
Also known as Artaphrenes the son of Artaphrenes
First appearance: book vi erato
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Datis is mentioned as a commander in the earlier expedition against Athens.
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Datis commands the Persian force sent by Darius to punish Athens and Eretria for their role in the Ionian Revolt, operating alongside Artaphrenes and the exiled tyrant Hippias. His campaign moves through the Aegean,…
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- Other
Character groups
- Kings and commanders of the Greco-Persian Wars
- Key figures of the Ionian Revolt
- Greek lawgivers and tyrants
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See Datis in book vi erato