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Smerdis

gen. Smerdis · gender masculine · decl. 3rd
A brother of Cambyses; king of Persia; by whom he was put to death
A brother of Cambyses, king of Persia, by whom he was put to death, Just. 1, 9, 4.—
An impostor named Oropastes; who assumed the name of Smerdis after the death of Cambyses
An impostor named Oropastes, who assumed the name of Smerdis after the death of Cambyses, Just. 1, 9, §§ 9, 10.
Perseus ID: n44525 Key: Smerdis