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The 3 pages that link to Deioces, each with the reason it gives.

• MedesRelated: Herodotus uses his reign to explain the beginnings of Median kingship.

• Median EmpireRelated: Herodotus credits him with uniting the Medes, though the account is disputed.

• AstyagesRelated: Later king lists place him at the dynasty's beginning, far before Astyages.