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Herodotus: What Was His Deal, Anyway?
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Herodotus: What Was His Deal, Anyway?
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The Roman orator Cicero dubbed Herodotus the “father of history.” 19th-century skeptics called him the “father of lies.” Since antiquity, scholars have debated Herodotus’ reliability, his methods, and his sincerity. In this episode, host Scott Emmons examines the life and work of the author who, for better or for worse, is our chief literary source for early Greek history.
For visuals supplementing this episode, check out Episode 31 at epicgreekhistory.substack.com.
Suggested Reading:
Robert B. Strassler, ed., The Landmark Herodotus
T. J. Luce, The Greek Historians
John L. Myres, Herodotus Father of History
Donald Lateiner, The Historical Method of Herodotus
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