Achaemenes

[uh-kee-muh-neez, uh-kem-uh-]

noun

flourished 7th century b.c., Persian king: traditional founder of the Achaemenid dynasty.

Origin of Achaemenes

< Greek Achaiménēs < Old Persian Hachāmanish-

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The advice, fortunately for the Greeks, was overruled by Achaemenes.
Athens: Its Rise and Fall, Complete
Edward Bulwer-Lytton
The most prominent of these chieftains or princes was Achaemenes, who is regarded as the founder of the Persian monarchy.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume IV
John Lord
The immediate successor of Achaemenes appears to have been his son, Teispes.
The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 5. (of 7): Persia
George Rawlinson
On hearing this Achaemenes rode away to inform Oroondates of all.
Essays on the Greek Romances
Elizabeth Hazelton Haight