Herodotus
Herodotus (hɪˈrɒdətəs)
Herodotus (Greek: Ἡρόδοτος Hēródotos) was a Greek historian who was born in Halicarnassus, Caria (modern day Bodrum, Turkey) and lived in the fifth century BC (c. 484–c. 425 BC). He is often referred to as "The Father of History", a title first conferred by Cicero.
Etymology
The name Herodotus is of Greek origin, derived from "Ἡρόδοτος" (Hēródotos). The name is composed of two parts: "ἥρως" (hērōs), meaning "hero", and "δοτός" (dotós), meaning "given". Thus, the name can be interpreted as "he who is given as a hero" or "gift of the hero".
Life and Work
Herodotus was a contemporary of Socrates and Euripides. He is most famous for his work 'The Histories', which is considered the founding work of history in Western literature. The Histories primarily focus on the Persian Wars, but Herodotus also includes a wealth of information on the cultures, geography, and history of the peoples he encountered during his travels.
Related Terms
- Histories: The main work of Herodotus, which covers the events of the Greco-Persian Wars.
- Halicarnassus: The birthplace of Herodotus, now known as Bodrum, Turkey.
- Greco-Persian Wars: A series of wars fought by Greek states and Persia in the 5th century BC.
- Cicero: A Roman statesman, orator, and philosopher who first referred to Herodotus as "The Father of History".
See Also
- Thucydides: A contemporary of Herodotus, Thucydides was another significant Greek historian.
- Ancient Greece: The civilization in which Herodotus lived and wrote.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Herodotus
- Wikipedia's article - Herodotus
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