# Gyges — Histories character guide

> Gyges in Histories by Herodotus.

**Role:** supporting

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

## Who they are

Lydian king who usurps the throne from Candaules.

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/histories_se/characters/gyges
- Book: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/histories_se
- All characters: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/histories_se/characters