[huh-rod-uh-tuh
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| 484?–425? b.c., Greek historian. |
| He·rod·o·tus (hĭ-rŏd'ə-təs) Greek historian whose writings, chiefly concerning the Persian Wars, are the earliest known examples of narrative history. |
An ancient Greek historian, often called the father of history. His history of the invasion of Greece by the Persian Empire was the first attempt at narrative history and the beginning of all Western historical writing.
An ancient Greek historian, often called the father of history. His history of the invasion of Greece by the Persian Empire was the first attempt at narrative history and was the beginning of all Western history writing.