Δαρεῖος

English (LSJ)

ὁ, Darius (OPers.

   A Dārayavauš 'upholder of the Good'), name of several kings of Persia; acc. to Hdt.6.98, = Gr. ἐρξίης (q.v.):—also Δαρειαὶος, X.HG2.1.8 and 9, Ctes.Fr.29.49: Δαρῐάν A.Pers.651 (lyr.): Δαριήκης Str.16.4.27.    II a throw of the dice, Hsch.