Heroes in Herodotus: The Interaction of Myth and History

by Elizabeth Vandiver

This examination of Herodotus' references to mythological heroes reveals new aspects of his historiography and of his literary technique. In the development of Greek prose, Herodotus lies between the early logographers and later historians, thematically and stylistically as well as chronologically. His use of heroes exemplifies the intermediate nature of his work. As historiographical data, the heroes serve as chronological reference points, provide...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3631431686
• ISBN13: 9783631431689
• Release Date: January 1991
• Publisher: Peter Lang Gmbh, Internationaler Verlag Der W
• Length: 288 Pages