Astyages
Astyăges, is, m., = Ἀστυάγης.
- King of Media, father of Mandane, and grandfather of Cyrus, by whom he was deprived of his throne, Just. 1, 4 sq.—
- II An enemy of Perseus, changed by him to stone by means of Medusa's head, Ov. M. 5, 203.
Astyagēs, is, Akk. auch ēn, m. (Ἀστυάγης), I) König von Medien, Großvater des ältern Cyrus, Cic. de div. 1, 112. Iustin. 1, 4 sq. – II) Gefährte des Phineus, Ov. met. 5, 203 u. 205.
Astyăgēs, is, m. (Ἀστυάγης), ¶ 1 Astyage [roi de Médie] : Just. 1, 4, 1 ¶ 2 ennemi de Persée, métamorphosé en pierre : Ov. M. 5, 203.
Astyăges
(Ἀστυάγης). A son of Cyaxares, and last king of Media (q.v.) who reigned B.C. 594-559, and was deprived of his kingdom by his grandson, Cyrus (q.v.).
Astyages
Astyages, son of Cyaxares
- king of the Medes: Paus. 5.10.3
- son-in-law of Croesus: Hdt. 1.73-75
- his treatment of Cyrus as a child and as a youth, and his dealings with Harpagus: Hdt. 1.107-125
- deposed by Cyrus: Hdt. 1.127-130