Xerxes I | Hubris
Episode 14 of the 15-Minute History podcast, hosted by 15-Minute History Podcast, titled "Xerxes I | Hubris" was published on January 16, 2024 and runs 18 minutes.
January 16, 2024 ·18m · 15-Minute History
Summary
Xerxes I, also known as Xerxes the Great, was a Persian king who ruled over the vast Achaemenid Empire from 486 BCE to 465 BCE. He was the son of King Darius I and Atossa, the daughter of Cyrus the Great. This lineage protected Xerxes during his time as a prince and solidified his claim to the throne. Join us as we teach you about Xerxes I, his conquest, and how hubris ruined him.
Episode Description
Xerxes I, also known as Xerxes the Great, was a Persian king who ruled over the vast Achaemenid Empire from 486 BCE to 465 BCE. He was the son of King Darius I and Atossa, the daughter of Cyrus the Great. This lineage protected Xerxes during his time as a prince and solidified his claim to the throne.
Join us as we teach you about Xerxes I, his conquest, and how hubris ruined him.
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