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Xerxes

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“Ruler over heroes”

Xerxes — Greek form of the Persian name Khshayarsha which meant "ruler over heroes". This was a 5th-century BC king of Persia, the son of Darius the Great. He attempted an invasion of Greece, which ended unsuccessfully at the battle of Salamis.

History2 syllables · /ˈzɜrksiz/

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