Periander was succeeded by his nephew , Psammetichus , who ruled for just three years and was the last of the Cypselid tyrants .
The death of his son caused Periander to fall into a despondency that eventually led to his death .
Periander was succeeded by Periander 's nephew , Psammetichus , who ruled for just three years and was the last of the Cypselid tyrants .
The death of his son caused Periander to fall into a despondency that eventually led to his death .