He was King of Athens but actually a Persian tyrant appointed by Darius to rule Athens. "King Hippius is an unfair ruler" said an Athenian citizen. "Let's overthrow him" said another. King Hippius was kicked out of Athens because of the unfair laws he made. He worshipped Persian gods, Respected Persian authority, and preformed Persian traditions. That was why he was unfair and cruel to the Greeks and was loyal to the Persian King. He obeyed his laws and authority. He submitted to the Persian Kings since he was a prince.
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Greco-Persian Wars Episode 1: Marathon
Non-FictionIt is the year 490 BC, The Persians are coming to Mainland Greece, Since the Ionian Revolt in Anatolia. King Darius of Persia was infuriated by the rebels in Asia Minor. So he sails with an army of 15,000 men. However a small Greek army of 11,000 me...
