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Megabazos
Persian general who subdues Thrace for Darius.
minor
Also known as Bubares the son of Megabazos
First appearance: Book V: Terpsichore
Megabazos shows up with force in Book V: Terpsichore. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Persian commander who subdues Perinthos and Thrace, then advises Darius about Histiaios' activities.
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