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Mascames

Persian governor of Doriskos who holds out against the Greeks.

minor

First appearance: book vii polymnia

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XEXerxesDADariusBOBogesCACambysesDEDemaratosMAMascames

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  • Kings and commanders of the Greco-Persian Wars

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See Mascames in book vii polymnia