cyrus the younger

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • Historical figure: Cyrus the Younger was a Persian prince of the Achaemenid Empire, known for leading a major rebellion against his elder brother, King Artaxerxes II. He is primarily remembered for the Battle of Cunaxa in 401 BC, where he was defeated and killed.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The army of Cyrus the Younger was described in detail by the Greek historian Xenophon.
    • Cyrus the Younger's failed attempt to seize the throne is a famous episode in Persian history.
Advanced Usage
  • Historical reference: The term is used almost exclusively in historical contexts to refer to this specific individual and his rebellion.
    • The expedition of Cyrus the Younger is a central narrative in Xenophon's "Anabasis".
Variants and Related Words
  • Cyrus the Great: The founder of the Achaemenid Empire, an earlier and much more famous ruler. It is crucial not to confuse Cyrus the Younger with Cyrus the Great.
  • Artaxerxes II: The ruling king and elder brother whom Cyrus the Younger rebelled against.
Synonyms
  • Cyrus (in specific historical contexts): When the context of the rebellion or the 5th century BC is clear, "Cyrus" alone may refer to Cyrus the Younger, though this can be ambiguous.
  • The Younger Cyrus: A less common but acceptable variant.
Related Phrases
  • The March of the Ten Thousand: Refers to the Greek mercenaries who served in Cyrus the Younger's army and their long journey home after his death.
  • Battle of Cunaxa: The decisive battle where Cyrus the Younger was killed.
Noun
  1. Persian prince who was defeated in battle by his brother Artaxerxes II (424-401 BC)

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