History of the Peloponnesian War · Character
Artabazus
Persian general and satrap involved in the war.
minor
First appearance: book i
Artabazus's tie to Pausanias is one of the pressures that moves History of the Peloponnesian War—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Sent by Xerxes to supersede Megabates and facilitate correspondence with Pausanias.
Artabazus first appears in 0002 book i.
With Pausanias (professional): Artabazus, a Persian satrap, collaborated with Pausanias, the Spartan regent, in a plot to betray Greece to Persia, but their alliance ended in mutual suspicion.
In Second Congress at Lacedaemon: Preparations for War and Diplomatic Skirmishes: Sent by Xerxes to supersede Megabates and facilitate correspondence with Pausanias.
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- Persian Wars Figures
- Spartan and Athenian Leaders
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