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Deioces

First king of the Medes who unifies the tribes.

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Also known as This Deioces

First appearance: book i clio

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ASAstyagesCYCyrusPHPhraortesMIMiltiadesCYCyaxaresDEDeioces

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Median and Lydian kings of the early empire
  • Kings and commanders of the Greco-Persian Wars
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationBreaking pointClimax
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  • Closing

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