Cyrus II's Mixed Heritage and Croesus' Downfall

Exploring Cyrus II's Maydan and Persian lineage leading to the 'Mule' moniker, alongside Croesus' misinterpretation of an oracle and the diverse accounts of his demise, setting the stage for a sponsor break and an analysis of his fate.

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