Gaumata

The Magi received their biggest blow in 522 B.C. when a Median usurper and Magus named Gaumata posed as the regent of Cambyses II, Cyrus' successor, while the king was on a military campaign in north Africa.

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The Magi received their biggest blow in 522 B.C. when a Median usurper and Magus named Gaumata posed as the regent of Cambyses II, Cyrus' successor, while the king was on a military campaign in north Africa.

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In 522, a pretender named Gaumata seized the throne, claiming to be the dead Smerdis.

e. The Persian Empire 2001

Gaumata, their chief, as King of Persia under the name of Smerdis.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 9: Laprade-Mass Liturgy 1840-1916 1913

To make the story plain to those who could not read at all, a fine piece of sculpture had been added showing the King of Persia placing his triumphant foot upon the body of Gaumata, the usurper who had tried to steal the throne away from the legitimate rulers.

Ancient Man The Beginning of Civilizations Hendrik Willem Van Loon 1913

For good measure a dozen followers of Gaumata had been added.

Ancient Man The Beginning of Civilizations Hendrik Willem Van Loon 1913

A Magian, Gaumata by name, resembling Bardes in appearance, impersonated the murdered prince.

The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 01 Rossiter Johnson 1885

Three days later Gaumata himself, with his head bound up, was driven out in a closed harmamaxa.

Complete Project Gutenberg Georg Ebers Works Georg Ebers 1867

Gaumata fled into another apartment and tried to bar the door, but was followed too soon by

Complete Project Gutenberg Georg Ebers Works Georg Ebers 1867

She never allowed one of the less important officials to pass without eagerly questioning him, first as to the state of the Egyptian Princess, and then what had become of Gaumata.

Complete Project Gutenberg Georg Ebers Works Georg Ebers 1867