# Darius — The Lusiads character guide

> Darius in The Lusiads by Luís de Camões.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** great Darius

**First appearance:** 0007-canto-iii

## Who they are

King of Persia, referenced as a historical example of power and defeat.

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