# Demaratos — Histories character guide

> Demaratos in Histories by Herodotus.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Demaratos the son of Ariston, Demaratos the Lacedaemonian

**First appearance:** 0007-book-vi-erato

## Who they are

Deposed Spartan king who flees to Persia and advises Xerxes.

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