for a stronger connection than that provided by his subsequent marriage to Cyrus' daughter Atossa. Greek writers The Greek writers of antiquity preserve several legends surrounding the figure: The Pseudo-Platonic dialogue First Alcibiades (120e), written in the late 4th-century BC, portrays Achaemenes as the hero-founder of the Persái in the same way that the Greeks are descended from Heracles, and that both Achaemenes and Hercules were sons of Perseus, son of Zeus. Another version of the tale makes Achaemenes the son of Aegeus, yet another founder-hero of legend. The 3rd-century Aelianus (De nat. anim. 12.21) says Achaemenes was bred by an eagle. See also Achaemenid family tree References 7th-century BC Iranian people 7th-century BC rulers in Asia Achaemenid dynasty People whose existence is disputed