Alyattes
[ al-ee-at-eez ]
noun
king of Lydia c617–560 b.c.
Words Nearby Alyattes
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2024
How to use Alyattes in a sentence
“Alyattes, king of Sardis, made war upon the Milesians in the following manner,” says Herodotus.
Ruins of Ancient Cities (Vol. II of II) | Charles BuckeThe Lydians adopted a similar improvement in the tomb of Alyattes, near Sardis.
Museum of Antiquity | L. W. YaggyWith regard then to the war waged by Alyattes with the Milesians and Thrasybulos things went thus.
The History Of Herodotus | HerodotusAfter Alyattes was dead Croesus the son of Alyattes received the kingdom in succession, being five-and-thirty years of age.
The History Of Herodotus | HerodotusAlyattes the Lydian, when he had thus waged war against the Milesians, afterwards died, having reigned seven-and-fifty years.
The History Of Herodotus | Herodotus
Browse