Mede
Mede a member of an Indo-European people who inhabited ancient Media, establishing an extensive empire during the 7th century bc, which was conquered by Cyrus the Great of Persia in 550 bc.
the law of the Medes and Persians a law, or system of laws, that cannot be altered. The reference is biblical, to Daniel 6:15, ‘the law of the Medes and Persians is, That no decree nor statute which the king establisheth may be changed.’
the law of the Medes and Persians a law, or system of laws, that cannot be altered. The reference is biblical, to Daniel 6:15, ‘the law of the Medes and Persians is, That no decree nor statute which the king establisheth may be changed.’
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