Δαρεῖος

A. Dārayavauš 'upholder of the Good'), name of several kings of Persia; acc. to Hdt. 6.98, = Gr. ἐρξίης (q.v.):—also Δαρειαὶος, X. HG 2.1.8 and 9, Ctes. Fr. 29.49: Δαριάν A. Pers. 651 (lyr.): Δαριήκης Str. 16.4.27.

II. a throw of the dice, Hsch.