X is for Xerxes


Wow, it was hard to find something for X. It's going to be a short one today.

- Xerxes was a King of Persia, and ruled over Egypt after they had been conquered by the Persians.

- There were rebellions in Egypt while he ruled, but he quelled them quickly. They caused him to rule more strictly.

- His rule over ancient Egypt was harsh; he disregarded their customs and beliefs.

- He was eventually assassinated, supposedly by order of one of is sons, who took the throne following his death.

Comments

  1. Frankie Miller28 April 2014 at 12:36

    X is a tough one, Laura. You've done well.
    When customs and beliefs of the land are disregarded that's when the rulers have problems.
    An unforgettable blog.
    Almost to the finish line.

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  2. Bish Denham28 April 2014 at 13:06

    Xerxes also did battle with the Greeks and has been accused to burning Athens... He was a mean one.

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  3. Colin Smith28 April 2014 at 14:00

    X is tough, but Xerxes to the rescue! Who'd have thought...? :)

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  4. Alex J. Cavanaugh28 April 2014 at 14:07

    Offed by his own son - that's harsh.

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  5. Sophie Duncan28 April 2014 at 16:37

    Xerxes doesn't sound like a man to be crossed - and he raised ruthless sons as well.
    Sophie
    Sophie's Thoughts & Fumbles - A to Z Ghosts
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  6. Rob Z Tobor28 April 2014 at 17:00

    I think if I had been king back in those days I would have avoided having children, they had a habit of doing stuff like that back then. . . .

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  7. Mina Burrows28 April 2014 at 17:23

    I think the hardest part about being King is keeping your throne! You did wonderful with the letter X!

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  8. Anonymous28 April 2014 at 17:33

    This is a great letter x post! X out Xerxes for sure!

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  9. A Beer for the Shower28 April 2014 at 17:35

    Apparently he was also a really tall effeminate dude with piercings and a gold speedo. Or so 300 taught me.

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  10. Chrys Fey28 April 2014 at 17:43

    I think you did great for X! I hadn't heard of Xerxes before this post. :)

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  11. Crystal Collier28 April 2014 at 18:45

    Down with the king! I have actually heard of Xerxes before, but that might be because I'm a slight history geek, or it might be because I was doing research on ancient kings to try and place one of my stories in the appropriate time period. Great details!

    True Heroes from A to Z

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  12. L.G. Keltner28 April 2014 at 18:50

    A lot of people struggle to find something for X. I think this post turned out great!

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  13. SK Anthony28 April 2014 at 19:57

    Xerxes ruled Egypt? There you go. Perfect! :D

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  14. S. L. Hennessy28 April 2014 at 21:00

    I had no idea he was assassinated. That's too bad. He sounded like a stand up guy hahaha.

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  15. Unknown28 April 2014 at 21:08

    Great one for X! I had never heard of him before reading your post - thanks! http://www.hjblenkinsop.co.uk

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  16. Tasha Duncan-Drake29 April 2014 at 10:42

    Isn't it amazing how many king and queens were taken out by their own relatives. I think it's a very unsafe job :). Good one for finding an X.
    Tasha
    Tasha's Thinkings - AtoZ (Vampires)
    FB3X - AtoZ (Erotic Drabbles)

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