Jerjes
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Jerjes, also known as Xerxes I, was a prominent king of the Persian Empire who reigned from 486 to 465 BCE. He is often remembered for his massive invasion of Greece during the Greco-Persian Wars. Historical accounts suggest that Jerjes was influenced by celestial events, such as eclipses, which he interpreted as omens and used to justify his military decisions.
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Jerjes, the Great King of Persia, observed Athens engulfed in flames.
Las ruinas de OccidenteListín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·
Dominican Republic· 2025-10-10
Dominican Republic· 2025-10-10
Jerjes, the Persian leader, consulted his priests about an eclipse before invading Greece.
desde antiguas guerras hasta Cristóbal ColónEl Observador·
Uruguay· 2025-03-17
Uruguay· 2025-03-17
Jerjes, the Persian leader, consulted his priests after witnessing an eclipse before invading Greece.
desde antiguas guerras hasta Cristóbal ColónPrensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·
Guatemala· 2025-03-16
Guatemala· 2025-03-16
Jerjes was alarmed by an eclipse before invading Greece, according to Heródoto.
Cómo los eclipses han cambiado el rumbo de la historia: desde antiguas guerras hasta Cristóbal ColónEl Nacional·
Venezuela· 2025-03-15
Venezuela· 2025-03-15