# Xerxes — Histories character guide

> Xerxes in Histories by Herodotus.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** King Xerxes, king Xerxes

**First appearance:** 0008-book-vii-polymnia

## Who they are

Persian king who leads the invasion of Greece.

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