Herodotus

(Hermes Books series). In this insightful book, the author argues that Herodotus, widely known as the father of history (the "Histories") - was both a historian - in the original sense of "one who inquires" -and a mythologos, or "tale-teller." The book discusses the historical background of Herodotus's life and work, his moralistic approach to history, his insatiable fascination with people and places, his literary powers, and the questionof the historical "truth" behind the stories he relates. Bibliographical Note, Index. 212p. Pap.