# Otanes — Histories character guide

> Otanes in Histories by Herodotus.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Otanes a Persian, the Persians Otanes

**First appearance:** 0004-book-iii-thaleia

## Who they are

Persian noble who helps overthrow the Magian Smerdis.

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