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Who was the Xerxes wife?
no. xerxes was darius' son
Who was the spartan king at the battle of thermopylae?
Xerxes the first
Who were Xerxes' parents?
Xerxes mother was Atossa, Darius I of Persia wife and Cyrus the Greats' daughter.
Who was the successor and son to Darius of Persia?
King Xerxes.
What two Persian leaders tried to take over Greece?
Darius I in 490 BC, and his son Xerxes in 480 BC.
Where did xerxes army cross into Europe?
Across the Hellespont, over a bridge of hundreds of small boats, if Herodotus is correct.
Was Xerxes floating bridge?
Xerxes used and bridge called the "Pontoon" bridge which is a colum of boats tied together side by side to get across the Hellespont (Dardanelles).
How did xerxes army walk on water at the hellespont?
Xerxes' army "walked on water" at the Hellespont by constructing a series of pontoon bridges made from ships. In 480 BCE, he ordered his engineers to connect the two shores by laying planks across the vessels anchored side by side, allowing his troops to march across the strait. This impressive feat demonstrated both his power and the vastness of his forces as they moved from Asia into Europe during the Persian Wars.
Was Hellespont a city?
Hellespont is not a city it is a strait
What is the name of dariu's son?
Xerxes war Darius's son, Xerxes I ruled from 485 - 465 B.C., presiding over ancient Persia's decline from mighty power to fading empire. His father Darius was defeated by the Greeks at the battle of Marathon (490 B.C.), and 10 years later Xerxes assembled a vast army to invade Greece and avenge his father's defeat. (The best-known reports on the invasion come from the historian Herodotus.) Xerxes crossed the Hellespont (now called the Dardanelles) and methodically overran Greece. He won a costly victory at Thermopylae -- the famous battle which ended with 300 Spartan warriors defying the entire Persian army in a last battle to the death -- and finally reached Athens and sacked the deserted city. But the invasion ended in disaster when the Persian navy was routed by the Greek fleet at Salamis (480 B.C.). Xerxes retreated to his palace in Persepolis, leaving behind an occupying army which was defeated by the Greeks shortly thereafter. Persia remained a formidable nation but Xerxes withdrew from active life, devoting himself to what Herodotus called "the intrigues of the harem." 15 years later Xerxes was stabbed to death, probably by his subordinate Artabanus, and was succeeded by his son Artaxerxes. Xerxes is pronounced ZERK-seez... His life was the inspiration for George Handle's 1738 opera Serse (or Xerxes)... One tale from Herodotus has become particularly famous: after a storm on the Hellespont delayed Xerxes from crossing into Greece, the vainglorious king ordered that the waters of the Hellespont be given 300 lashes and cursed as punishment... Xerxes' elite troops, said to number 10,000 in all, were known as the Immortals... Xerxes was also ruler of Egypt, the third ruler of that country's 27th dynasty.
Who swam the Hellespont nightly to see their beloved Hero?
Leander swam the Hellespont nightly.
How far did Xerxes men have to travel to get Thermopylae?
Xerxes' army traveled approximately 1,500 miles from Persia to reach Thermopylae, a strategic pass in Greece. This journey involved crossing the Hellespont and navigating through Thrace and Macedonia. The march was further complicated by the mountainous terrain and the logistical challenges of moving a large army. Despite these difficulties, Xerxes aimed to conquer Greece as part of his broader campaign against the city-states.
Who was the son of Darius?
Xerxes war Darius's son,Xerxes I ruled from 485 - 465 B.C., presiding over ancient Persia's decline from mighty power to fading empire. His father Darius was defeated by the Greeks at the battle of Marathon (490 B.C.), and 10 years later Xerxes assembled a vast army to invade Greece and avenge his father's defeat. (The best-known reports on the invasion come from the historian Herodotus.) Xerxes crossed the Hellespont (now called the Dardanelles) and methodically overran Greece. He won a costly victory at Thermopylae -- the famous battle which ended with 300 Spartan warriors defying the entire Persian army in a last battle to the death -- and finally reached Athens and sacked the deserted city. But the invasion ended in disaster when the Persian navy was routed by the Greek fleet at Salamis (480 B.C.). Xerxes retreated to his palace in Persepolis, leaving behind an occupying army which was defeated by the Greeks shortly thereafter. Persia remained a formidable nation but Xerxes withdrew from active life, devoting himself to what Herodotus called "the intrigues of the harem." 15 years later Xerxes was stabbed to death, probably by his subordinate Artabanus, and was succeeded by his son Artaxerxes.Xerxes is pronounced ZERK-seez... His life was the inspiration for George Handle's 1738 opera Serse (or Xerxes)... One tale from Herodotus has become particularly famous: after a storm on the Hellespont delayed Xerxes from crossing into Greece, the vainglorious king ordered that the waters of the Hellespont be given 300 lashes and cursed as punishment... Xerxes' elite troops, said to number 10,000 in all, were known as the Immortals... Xerxes was also ruler of Egypt, the third ruler of that country's 27th dynasty.
Who was the mythical youth who drowned in the hellespont?
The mythical youth who drowned in the Hellespont was Leander. He was known for his passionate love for Hero, a priestess of Aphrodite, who lived on the opposite shore. Each night, Leander would swim across the Hellespont to be with her, guided by the light of a lantern she would hold. Tragically, during a stormy night, he drowned while trying to cross, leading Hero to take her own life in grief.
What are the release dates for Hellespont - 2012?
Hellespont - 2012 was released on: USA: 25 May 2012
How old was king xerxes the first when he took the throne from his father darius?
* Born: 519 B.C. * Birthplace: Persia * Died: 465 B.C. (assassination by stabbing) * Best Known As: The Persian king repulsed by the Greeks Xerxes I ruled from 485 - 465 B.C., presiding over ancient Persia's decline from mighty power to fading empire. His father Darius was defeated by the Greeks at the battle of Marathon (490 B.C.), and 10 years later Xerxes assembled a vast army to invade Greece and avenge his father's defeat. (The best-known reports on the invasion come from the historian http://www.answers.com/topic/herodotus.) Xerxes crossed the Hellespont (now called the Dardanelles) and methodically overran Greece. He won a costly victory at Thermopylae -- the famous battle which ended with 300 Spartan warriors defying the entire Persian army in a last battle to the death -- and finally reached Athens and sacked the deserted city. But the invasion ended in disaster when the Persian navy was routed by the Greek fleet at Salamis (480 B.C.). Xerxes retreated to his palace in Persepolis, leaving behind an occupying army which was defeated by the Greeks shortly thereafter. Persia remained a formidable nation but Xerxes withdrew from active life, devoting himself to what Herodotus called "the intrigues of the harem." 15 years later Xerxes was stabbed to death, probably by his subordinate Artabanus, and was succeeded by his son Artaxerxes. Xerxes is pronounced ZERK-seez... His life was the inspiration for http://www.answers.com/topic/george-frideric-handel's 1738 opera Serse (or Xerxes)... One tale from Herodotus has become particularly famous: after a storm on the Hellespont delayed Xerxes from crossing into Greece, the vainglorious king ordered that the waters of the Hellespont be given 300 lashes and cursed as punishment... Xerxes' elite troops, said to number 10,000 in all, were known as the Immortals... Xerxes was also ruler of Egypt, the third ruler of that country's 27th dynasty.
Where is Hellespont located?
in mexico
