Herodotus

biographical name

He·​rod·​o·​tus hi-ˈrä-də-təs How to pronounce Herodotus (audio)
circa 484–between 430 and 420 b.c. Greek historian
Herodotean adjective

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“Herodotus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Herodotus. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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