Xerxes’ kingship after Darius was from 426BC to 465BC‚ his accession being a decision finalised by the previous king from a number of factors as evident in inscriptions‚ reliefs as well as accounts by the Greek historian‚ Herodotus. It was not straightforward that Xerxes’ would succeed his father‚ and the sources provide dates and insight that factor out possibilities which may have resulted in Darius’ final decision. Xerxes’ had several brothers both of half and of blood‚ including Artobazanes
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The Persians had originally worshipped many minor gods before the teaching of Zoroaster were adopted by Darius and the Xerxes. These minor gods were called Daevas. Darius and Xerxes had replaced the Daevas with Ahuramazda as the Persian god to worship. From the leadership of Darius and Xerxes‚ the Persian was Zoroastrian religion‚ this religion believed in rituals such as Lan-sacrifice which was cantered on making offering to a god or traditional cult. The Persepolis tablet gives evidence that these
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There is much scholarly debate on Xerxes’ rise to prominence due to the contradictory nature of primary sources; both archaeological and epigraphic‚ particularly regarding challenges to the throne. The political system was particularly murky in the area of succession; with no clear rules established by the time of Xerxes. Herodotus‚ as the focal primary source for Xerxes’ rise to prominence; must be indefinitely treated with due caution‚ given his Greek heritage‚ tendency to caricature the Persians
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revenge on the opposing empire‚ however‚ died in 486 BC. Succeeding the throne was his son Xerxes who set out to advance with Darius’ planned invasion of Greece. Xerxes planned his attack with new strategies‚ combining both a land and sea offence. As this would require a large army accompanied by a supportive and communicative navy‚ this logistical exercise took nearly four years to prepare. Hearing of Xerxes planned invasion in just 481 BC simultaneously resulted in a quick development of the Greek
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To what extent is Xerxes misinterpreted in both ancient and modern sources? Throughout history‚ it has been claimed by many that Xerxes‚ the fourth Persian king of the Great Achaemenid dynasty‚ was a cruel and intolerant leader‚ whose actions were more than questionable. However‚ in a time when Persian and Greek hostilities were quite extreme‚ due to Xerxes’ military decision to acquire Greece‚ there were few written sources which were not composed by his opposition or heavily influenced by the
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Hundred-Column Hall Dark grey Lime Achaemenid Period: Reigns of Xerxes and Artaxerxes I; 486-424 B.C The goal of the artist was that the king must be followed‚ protected‚ and respected; He met this goal by giving the bull a large overpowering frightening look in order to prove the power of the king to those who would think to offend the king. The Colossal Bull Head is an incredibly large detailed piece that was used in the Reigns of Xerxes and Artaxerxes I; 486-424 B.C. This was found in the Hundred-Column
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Similarities in the failures of Xerxes’ invasion of Greece and the Sicilian Expedition On paper‚ Xerxes and the Persians‚ along with Alcibiades and his Athenians‚ would be overwhelmingly favored to win over Greece and Sicily. However‚ although both the Athenians and Persians not only far outnumbered their opponents in manpower‚ weaponry‚ and utilities‚ they still shockingly were both beaten and sent back to their homelands. The reasons for why two superpowers such as these would fall to a cluster
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The Egyptian revolt and the two Babylonian revolts occurred during periods of attempted Greek expansion and within a very short time frame of each other‚ they were also conducted in the first years of Xerxes reign. Xerxes wished to direct all attention to carry Darius’ legacy of Greek expansion by continuing invasions. The revolts in the empire may have been in response to defeats and/or evidence suggests the increased taxation burden was of significant influence within these revolts. The consequences
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gaining absolute power under their leader‚ Xerxes‚ by invading civilization west of Asia to strengthen their Empire. Xerxes’ intentions for invasion were also based on vengeance from previous battles for expansion of their Empire. Xerxes motives for invading Greece were tyrannical‚ and the events that lead the Persian Empire western invasion were based on reckless intentions from a ruthless leader. The Persian motive for gaining power began with
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were going into‚ changes King Xerxes’ hippocratic heart. Esther’s faith in God led to the irony of Haman’s death and saving Mordecai. Leading Esther to inspire others by her courageous acts in order to save the Jews. The inspiring Esther showed her courage by changing the hippocratic king’s heart‚ leading the irony of Haman’s death and ending up saving the Jews. Haman planned to destroy the Jews‚ Esther’s and Mordecai’s people‚ so she petitioned to the King Xerxes hippocratic heart with the power
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