Webum > Society > History > By Time Period > Ancient > Persia > Xerxes See also Society > History > By Time Period > Ancient > Persia Society > History > By Time Period > Ancient > Wars and Conflicts > Persian Wars Herodotus: Xerxes at the Hellespont Translation of a brief story in which the Greek historian depicts the great Xerxes as a superstitious fool and a bloodthirsty tyrant. The Persian army is preparing to cross the Hellespont, which separated Asia from Europe. Xerxes Detailed synopsis of Herodotus' accounts of the Persian ruler. Xerxes Biographical and historical profile, with reference to Plato's dialogues. Help build the biggest human edited directory on the internet Add your website - Open Directory Project - Become an editor