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Masistes

Brother of Xerxes who is killed due to a family intrigue.

minor

Also known as Masistes the son of Darius

First appearance: book ix calliope

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XEXerxesCYCyrusMIMiltiadesDADariusAMAmestrisMAMasistes

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  • Other

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  • Persian royal family and the historian
  • Kings and commanders of the Greco-Persian Wars
  • Protagonist

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