Tomyris cut off the head of Cyrus and cast it into a skin filled with blood: "Take your fill of blood, for of it you were never sated." It is one of the most dramatic images of a female ruler. Such is Herodotus's version of the death of Cyrus the Great (other sources differ).
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Queen Tomyris vs Cyrus the Great?
- The Massagetae queen Tomyris inflicted a great defeat on Cyrus the Great of Persia; according to Herodotus, Cyrus died in this battle.
- When did Queen Tomyris vs Cyrus the Great happen?
- 530 BCE
- Where did Queen Tomyris vs Cyrus the Great take place?
- Aral Havzası / Amu Derya