Artyphius
5th-century BC Achaemenid general
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Artyphius (Old Persian: Ardufya) was a general of the Achaemenid Army during the Second Persian invasion of Greece (480-479 BCE). He was the son of Artabanus, grandson of Hystaspes, and therefore nephew of Darius the Great and first degree cousin of Xerxes I.[1]
| Artyphius | |
|---|---|
| Old Persian | Ardufya |
| Dynasty | Achaemenid |
| Father | Artabanus |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Achaemenid Empire |
| Commands | Contingents of Gandharian and Dadicae |
| Conflicts | Second Persian invasion of Greece |
According to Herodotus, Artyphius was in command of the contingents of the Gandharian and Dadicae in the invading Achaemenid army of Xerxes I:[2]
The Parthians and Chorasmians had for their commander Artabazus son of Pharnaces, the Sogdians Azanes son of Artaeus, the Gandarians and Dadicae Artyphius son of Artabanus.
— Herodotus VII 64-66
Artyphius had a brother, named Tritantaechmes, who also a general in the army of Xerxes I.[3]
