Ancient Greek Historian Herodotus (484-425/413 BC), often criticized for inaccuracy in his Histories, but on the customs of Persians is regarded as accurate. He is also accurate in his description of birthdays as important annual events as Persians and also of instituting serving of desserts after meal. He is also correct in his passage in same chapter on Persian love of wine and their policy of making decisions drunk and then reevaluating same when sober.
