Histories · Character
Prexaspes
Persian noble who reveals the truth about the Magian Smerdis.
minor
First appearance: book iii thaleia
Prexaspes's tie to Cyrus is one of the pressures that moves Histories—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
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- Professional
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Character groups
- Diverse figures from the Histories
- Protagonist
- Kings and commanders of the Greco-Persian Wars
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Closing
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Prexaspes is a loyal courtier and messenger for Cyrus, carrying out sensitive tasks. How this plays out →
- Cyrus
professional · positive
Prexaspes is a loyal courtier and messenger for Cyrus, carrying out sensitive tasks. How this plays out →
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