Parysatis was a prominent Persian queen during the Achaemenid Empire, known for her intelligence and political influence. She was the daughter of Artaxerxes I and married her brother, Darius II, which was a common practice in royal families to maintain bloodlines. Parysatis played a significant role in the court and was known for her strong personality and involvement in political affairs. Parysatis is also recognized for her relationship with her sons, particularly Cyrus the Younger, whom she supported in his quest for power against his brother, Artaxerxes II. Her actions and decisions had lasting impacts on the dynamics of the Persian royal family and the broader political landscape of the time.