Josephus does not use the title of "''Cyaxares''", but rather names [[Darius the Mede]] as the son of Astyages, simply acknowledging that [[Darius the Mede]] is known by another name among the Greeks. Many have commented on this convergence.
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Josephus does not use the title of "''Cyaxares''", but rather names [[Darius the Mede]] as the son of Astyages, simply acknowledging that [[Darius the Mede]] is known by another name among the Greeks. Considering the possible candidates at the time, this has lead many to comment on this convergence and conclude that [[Darius the Mede]] is [[Cyaxares II]].