Achaemenes

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

/ əˈki məˌniz, əˈkɛm ə- /

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

Origin of Achaemenes

< Greek Achaiménēs < Old Persian Hachāmanish-

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
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
On hearing this Achaemenes rode away to inform Oroondates of all.

Essays on the Greek Romances |Elizabeth Hazelton Haight