Darius (son of Hystaspes)
“son of Hystaspes”
historical figure · 1 work · 2 mentions · 14 anchored passages
Darius · Darius son of Hystaspes · King Darius
in the texts
The Histories
Son of Hystaspes, later king; subject of Cyrus's dream of impending treachery that in truth foretells his succession.
This tomb remained untouched until the kingship fell to Darius.
The gods care for me and show me beforehand all that is coming.
Darius son of Hystaspes proposed to take this statue but dared not;