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Personality of Cyrus (Tactician (Cyrus displayed many militaristic feats…
Personality of Cyrus
Tactician
Cyrus displayed many militaristic feats because he used great strategies. These included persuading the enemy army to rebel against their leader and putting camels in the front line to scare away the enemy cavalry .
Resourceful
Cyrus captured previous leaders of his new people and used them as advisors to run his empire as he had little experience.
`Overconfident
Never backed down from a fight, even got into a fight with a noble.
Generous
Cyrus gave all of the silver and gold articles that were taken from the Jews back to the Jews instead of keeping it.
Bold
Cyrus attacked the Medes, a civilisation considered greater than the Persians, first, with a much smaller army.
Religious
Cyrus worshipped the Persian gods. When Croesus was being burnt on a pyre, Cyrus perceived the heavy rain as a sign from the gods that they did not want him to be burnt.
Respectful of Religion
Cyrus allowed all of the people he conquered to keep worshipping their religions and even built temples for their Gods.
Listened to Advice
When he was told by most of his advisors to fight the Massagetae on his side of the river he listened to them.
Kind Ruler
Cyrus rebuilt many religious temples and buildings for the people he conquered despite not worshipping their gods.
Egotistical
Cyrus used peoples religions to become the legitimate ruler of his people, in doing so made himself appear to be chosen by the gods.