Concerning their relationship, author Robert Collins observes in his book The Medes and Persians: “In peace the Medes were on an equal footing with the Persians.
Nendevaheliste suhete kohta märgib kirjanik Robert Collins oma raamatus ” The Medes and Persians ”: ” Rahuajal olid meedlased samas seisundis kui pärslased.