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Primary Sources: Herodotus, CLIO part 4

Primary Sources Posted on September 26, 2014 by jeffwikSeptember 19, 2014

According to Herodotus, Gyges’s son and grandson did not lead terribly interesting lives.  War, invasion, yadda yadda.  But his great-grandson (Croesus’s father) Atyattes was a little better; he performed other deeds very worthy of mention. He inherited a war with … Continue reading →

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Primary Sources: Herodotus, CLIO part 3

Primary Sources Posted on September 24, 2014 by jeffwikSeptember 19, 2014

The next morning Candi warned all the household servants that she thought were loyal to her about how something was up.  She summoned Gyges, who came in whistling nonchalantly, hands in his pockets, like he had no reason to be … Continue reading →

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Primary Sources: Herodotus, CLIO part 2

Primary Sources Posted on September 22, 2014 by jeffwikSeptember 19, 2014

Croesus, the king of Lydia (modern-day western Turkey, more or less) was the first foreign king to conquer part of Greece.  Prior to him raiders only took plunder and stole women, says Herodotus.  Croesus wasn’t the rightful king of Lydia, … Continue reading →

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Primary Sources: Herodotus, CLIO part 1

Primary Sources Posted on September 19, 2014 by jeffwikSeptember 19, 2014

Herodotus opens with an explanation that his goal, in setting down his Histories, is twofold.  First, he preserves the deeds of men that might otherwise be forgotten, and should not be forgotten because they were cool and impressive.  But second … Continue reading →

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It’s a new thing! Herodotus!

Primary Sources Posted on September 17, 2014 by jeffwikSeptember 19, 2014

Way back in 2012 when I began my Dionysian imitatio (look it up, nerds) of Sir Thomas Malory’s Le Morte D’Arthur, I promised that afterwards I would cover the Three Kingdoms, by Luo Guanzhong.  However, upon reflection and examination I’ve decided … Continue reading →

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