What exactly happened to Cambysis (son of Cyrus the Great) after he conquered Egypt?
Some authorites have said he killed himself after finding out that someone had taken over his throne in Persia. Others say he was killed. Please, informed answers only.
2006-11-25 14:34:22 · 3 answers · asked by Scott 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
The account by Darius is probably more accurate:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambyses_II_of_Persia#The_death_of_Cambyses
2006-11-25 19:20:14 · answer #1 · answered by daryavaush 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The word used in ancient Greek is uvamaršiyuš which translates into "his own death." This could be misconstrued as suicide. However, Herodotus writes that Cambyses, upon hearing of the rebellion in Persia leapt on his horse in order to return and quell the rebellion. Unfortunately, his leap caused his sword to run through his thigh, and he bled to death.
2006-11-25 14:49:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
One thing for sure, he definitely died.
2006-11-25 14:40:13 · answer #3 · answered by CAPTAIN BEAR 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋