Herodotus

[ huh-rod-uh-tuhs ]

/ həˈrɒd ə təs /

noun

484?–425? b.c., Greek historian.

Words nearby Herodotus

Herod Agrippa I, Herod Agrippa II, Herod Antipas, Herodian, Herodias, Herodotus, Herod the Great, heroic, heroic age, heroic couplet, heroic drama

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Example sentences from the Web for Herodotus

Human happiness,” the Greek historian Herodotus once observed, “does not abide long in one place.
Battle of the Upstarts: Houston vs. San Francisco Bay|Joel Kotkin|October 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Themistocles is interesting, as Herodotus realized, precisely because he was not a martial hero.
‘300’ Is a Misleading, Muscle-Bound Travesty of Ancient History|James Romm|March 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Prosperity, Herodotus reminded us, “never abides long in one place.”
Forget What the Pundits Tell You, Coastal Cities are Old News - it’s the Sunbelt that’s Booming|Joel Kotkin|March 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
His well-thumbed copy of Herodotus, with its intriguing mementos inside, underscores the historic context.
Best Films From Books|Jane Ciabattari|May 24, 2011|DAILY BEAST

Herodotus also reported that Egyptians would not kiss Greeks on their mouths because Greeks consumed their sacred animal, the cow.
The History of Kissing|Sheril Kirshenbaum|February 13, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Both these writers connect the modern folk-tales with Herodotus' story of King Rampsinites.
More Celtic Fairy Tales|Various
Herodotus says that the Egyptians prepared themselves by fasting for the celebration of the great festival of Isis.
The New Gresham Encyclopedia|Various
Herodotus says, that he saw the bull of Mycerinus; and that it alluded to this history.
A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume I.|Jacob Bryant
One of the most fascinating subjects of controversy since the time of Herodotus was the problem of the source of the Nile.
Masterpieces of Negro Eloquence|Various
To my mind, Herodotus speaks without the slightest doubt upon the subject in the following passages.
Mythical Monsters|Charles Gould

British Dictionary definitions for Herodotus

Herodotus

/ (hɪˈrɒdətəs) /

noun

called the Father of History. ?485–?425 bc, Greek historian, famous for his History dealing with the causes and events of the wars between the Greeks and the Persians (490–479)

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Cultural definitions for Herodotus (1 of 2)

Herodotus

[ (hi-rod-uh-tuhs) ]

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.

Cultural definitions for Herodotus (2 of 2)

Herodotus

[ (huh-rod-uh-tuhs) ]

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.

单词	herodotus
释义	Herodotus [ huh-rod-uh-tuhs ] / həˈrɒd ə təs / noun 484?–425? b.c., Greek historian. Words nearby Herodotus Herod Agrippa I, Herod Agrippa II, Herod Antipas, Herodian, Herodias, Herodotus, Herod the Great, heroic, heroic age, heroic couplet, heroic drama Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for Herodotus Human happiness,” the Greek historian Herodotus once observed, “does not abide long in one place. Battle of the Upstarts: Houston vs. San Francisco Bay\|Joel Kotkin\|October 5, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Themistocles is interesting, as Herodotus realized, precisely because he was not a martial hero. ‘300’ Is a Misleading, Muscle-Bound Travesty of Ancient History\|James Romm\|March 13, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Prosperity, Herodotus reminded us, “never abides long in one place.” Forget What the Pundits Tell You, Coastal Cities are Old News - it’s the Sunbelt that’s Booming\|Joel Kotkin\|March 1, 2014\|DAILY BEAST His well-thumbed copy of Herodotus, with its intriguing mementos inside, underscores the historic context. Best Films From Books\|Jane Ciabattari\|May 24, 2011\|DAILY BEAST Herodotus also reported that Egyptians would not kiss Greeks on their mouths because Greeks consumed their sacred animal, the cow. The History of Kissing\|Sheril Kirshenbaum\|February 13, 2011\|DAILY BEAST Both these writers connect the modern folk-tales with Herodotus' story of King Rampsinites. More Celtic Fairy Tales\|Various Herodotus says that the Egyptians prepared themselves by fasting for the celebration of the great festival of Isis. The New Gresham Encyclopedia\|Various Herodotus says, that he saw the bull of Mycerinus; and that it alluded to this history. A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume I.\|Jacob Bryant One of the most fascinating subjects of controversy since the time of Herodotus was the problem of the source of the Nile. Masterpieces of Negro Eloquence\|Various To my mind, Herodotus speaks without the slightest doubt upon the subject in the following passages. Mythical Monsters\|Charles Gould British Dictionary definitions for Herodotus Herodotus / (hɪˈrɒdətəs) / noun called the Father of History. ?485–?425 bc, Greek historian, famous for his History dealing with the causes and events of the wars between the Greeks and the Persians (490–479) Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Cultural definitions for Herodotus (1 of 2) Herodotus [ (hi-rod-uh-tuhs) ] 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. Cultural definitions for Herodotus (2 of 2) Herodotus [ (huh-rod-uh-tuhs) ] 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. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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