# Astyages — Histories character guide

> Astyages in Histories by Herodotus.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** the Medes Astyages

**First appearance:** 0002-book-i-clio

## Who they are

Last king of the Medes, overthrown by Cyrus.

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