Historian · 484 BC – 425 BC
Herodotus
Little-Known Facts
- The Greek word he used, 'historia', means 'inquiry' — and gave us the word 'history'.
- He preserved countless customs and legends that would otherwise have been lost entirely.
Myths & Misconceptions
Was Herodotus reliable?
He carefully recorded what he was told and often noted his own doubts, but he also passed on legends and exaggerations, so his Histories mix solid reporting with colourful tales.