KINGS OF LYDIA (ACCORDING TO HERODOTUS).
Dynasty of the Heraclidæ.
Agron, son of Ninus, grandson of Belus, great-grandson of Alcæus, was the first of the Heraclidse to become king of Sardis.
Myrsus, the twenty-first successor of Agron.
Candules (Myrsilus), last of the dynasty which extended five hundred and five years.
Dynasty of the Mermandæ
Gyges, who reigned thirty-eight years.
Ardys, who reigned forty-nine years.
Sadyattes, who reigned twelve years.
Alyattes, who reigned fifty-seven years.
Crœsus, who reigned fourteen years; conquered by Cyrus.
KINGS OF MEDIA (ACCORDING TO HERODOTUS).
| Deïoces (Assyrian, Daiukku) | 699–646. |
| Phraortes (Persian, Fravartish) | 646–624. |
| Cyaxres (Persian, Uvakhshtra) | 624–584. |
| Astyages (Assyrian, Istuvegu) | 584–550. |
| Media is brought under the power of Cyrus, the son of a vassal of Astyages, in what was then the little province of Persia. | |
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