A Dictionary of Greek and Roman biography and mythology

(Ψαμμήνιτος), king of Egypt, succeeded his father Amasis in B. C. 526, and reigned only six months. he was conquered by Canmbyses in n. 100.525, and his country made a province of the Persian empire. His life was spared by Cambyses, but as he was detected shortly afterwards in endeavouring to excite a revolt among the Egyptians, he was compelled to put an end to his life by drinking bull's blood. (Hdt. 3.10, 13-15.)