Achaemenes

[ uh-kee-muh-neez, uh-kem-uh- ]

noun

1. flourished 7th century b.c., Persian king: traditional founder of the Achaemenid dynasty.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Achaemenes¹

< Greek Achaiménēs < Old Persian Hachāmanish-

Example Sentences

On hearing this Achaemenes rode away to inform Oroondates of all.

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The immediate successor of Achaemenes appears to have been his son, Teispes.

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The most prominent of these chieftains or princes was Achaemenes, who is regarded as the founder of the Persian monarchy.

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The advice, fortunately for the Greeks, was overruled by Achaemenes.

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