Maraphii

MARAPHII

MARAPHII (Μαράφιοι, Hdt. 1.125), one of the three tribes into which the highest class of the ancient Persians was divided, according to Herodotus. The other two were the Pasargadae and the Maspii.

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Maraphii

(Μαράφιοι). One of the noble tribes of the ancient Persians, the other two being the Maspii and Pasargadae.

Maraphii Maraphii, a Persian tribe

• Hdt. 1.125