Jerjes
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 Persian leader, consulted his priests about an eclipse before invading Greece.
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Jerjes, the Persian leader, consulted his priests after witnessing an eclipse before invading Greece.
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Jerjes was alarmed by an eclipse before invading Greece, according to Heródoto.
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