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Sesostris
Legendary Egyptian king who conquered much of the known world.
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First appearance: Book II: Euterpe
Sesostris shows up with force in Book II: Euterpe. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Egyptian king who ruled over Ethiopia and left statues; his deeds were compared favorably to Darius.
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- Kings and commanders of the Greco-Persian Wars
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