Astyages

This king was probably the "Astyages" of the Greek historians.

Easton's Bible Dictionary M.G. Easton 1897

"My father told me," I said, "that once upon a time there was a cruel king, called Astyages; and the Magi predicted that the son of his daughter would take his throne.

The Persian Boy Renault, Mary 1972

Thus Astyages decided to slay the child as soon as it was born.

Alexander the Great Philip Freeman 2011

But after Mandane had been married for a year and was pregnant, Astyages had another dream in which he saw vines spreading from her womb to cover all the lands of his empire and beyond.

Alexander the Great Philip Freeman 2011

But after Mandane had been married for a year and was pregnant, Astyages had another dream in which he saw vines spreading from her womb to cover all the lands of his empire and beyond.

Alexander the Great Philip Freeman 2011

But after Mandane had been married for a year and was pregnant, Astyages had another dream in which he saw vines spreading from her womb to cover all the lands of his empire and beyond.

Alexander the Great Philip Freeman 2011

After discovering the truth, Astyages again consulted the Magi, who now told him he had nothing to fear from Cyrus.

Alexander the Great Philip Freeman 2011

Thus Astyages decided to slay the child as soon as it was born.

Alexander the Great Philip Freeman 2011

Thus Astyages decided to slay the child as soon as it was born.

Alexander the Great Philip Freeman 2011

After discovering the truth, Astyages again consulted the Magi, who now told him he had nothing to fear from Cyrus.

Alexander the Great Philip Freeman 2011