Herodotus Collection

WORLD MAP. Pre-Christian era, c450 B. C. according to the writings of Herodotus
WORLD MAP. Pre-Christian era, c450 B.C. according to the writings of Herodotus. A 19th century reconstruction

Famous Greek poets and philosophers
Illustration of a famous Greek poets and philosophers

Lycurgus of Sparta
LYCURGUS OF SPARTA Legendary Greek lawgiver, mentioned by Herodotus, Plutarch and Xenophon, who praise his legislation

Herodotus / Freeman / Bust
HERODOTUS Greek historian

Herodotus, Greek historian, artwork
Herodotus. Historical artwork of Herodotus of Halicarnassus (484-425 BC), a Greek historian from Iona who documented the Greco-Persian wars, which occurred in 490 and 480-479 BC

Herodotus / Gooch / Sepia
HERODOTUS Greek historian

Maps / World / Herodotus
The world as known to Herodotus

Woman hatching a baby from an egg she has incubated. Incident reported by the Ancient Greek historian Herodotus
527521 Woman hatching a baby from an egg she has incubated. Incident reported by the Ancient Greek historian Herodotus (c485-425 BC)

Aesop - probably legendary Greek fabulist. 1493 (Woodcut from Hartmann Schedel Liber chronicarum mundi)
530892 Aesop - probably legendary Greek fabulist. 1493 (Woodcut from Hartmann Schedel Liber chronicarum mundi (Nuremberg Chronicle)); (add.info.: According to Herodotus)

Herodotus of Halicarnassus, second century AD, national museum of Rome (museo nazionale romano), Rome, Italy
930394 Herodotus of Halicarnassus, second century AD, national museum of Rome (museo nazionale romano), Rome, Italy; Museo Nazionale Romano, Rome, Italy; Photo © Stefano Baldini.

Herodotus (c4485-425 BC), historian, called the Father of History. Figure of Herodotus based on an antique bust
536187 Herodotus (c4485-425 BC), historian, called the Father of History. Figure of Herodotus based on an antique bust . Wood engraving 1866.; (add.info.: Herodotus (c4485-425 BC), historian

Aesop - probably legendary Greek fabulist. According to Herodotus, he lived in the 6th century BC
530890 Aesop - probably legendary Greek fabulist. According to Herodotus, he lived in the 6th century BC. London 1480 (woodcut from Frontispiece of William Caxton's Fables of Aesop)

Cleobis and Biton. Creator: Thomas Blanchet
Cleobis and Biton, unknown date

The Finding of Cyrus. Creator: Castiglione, Giovanni Benedetto (1610-1665)
The Finding of Cyrus. Private Collection

Platoea (colour litho)
3631669 Platoea (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Platoea. Illustration for The Story of the Persian War from Herodotus by Alfred J Church with)

Women keeping Festival (colour litho)
3631657 Women keeping Festival (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women keeping Festival)

The Festival of Athene, Branchbearers (colour litho)
3631656 The Festival of Athene, Branchbearers (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Festival of Athene, Branchbearers)

The Oracle (colour litho)
3631655 The Oracle (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Oracle. Illustration for The Story of the Persian War from Herodotus by Alfred J Church with)

The Festival of Athene, Horsemen (colour litho)
3631654 The Festival of Athene, Horsemen (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Festival of Athene, Horsemen)

The triumph of Truth. 19th century (oil on canvas)
6371833 The triumph of Truth. 19th century (oil on canvas) by Mussini, Luigi (1813-88); Accademia Di Belle Arti Di Brera Quadreria, Milan, Italy; (add.info.: The triumph of Truth)

Double bust of Herodotus and Thucydides, Ancient Greek historians (litho)
5208301 Double bust of Herodotus and Thucydides, Ancient Greek historians (litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Babylonian Marriage Market (photogravure)
961136 The Babylonian Marriage Market (photogravure) by Long, Edwin (1829-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Babylonian Marriage Market; photogravure from the original painting by Edwin)

Xerxes rebuking the sea
LLM454247 Xerxes rebuking the sea by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Xerxes rebuking the sea)

The Guile of Oroetes, c. 1940s (litho)
IL439468 The Guile of Oroetes, c.1940s (litho) by Valda, John Harris (d.1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Newnes Pictorial Knowledge, depicting the trickery of Oroetes)

Cyrus and Croesus (litho)
STC416096 Cyrus and Croesus (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cyrus the Great (c.600-530 BC)

Horse-faced People (engraving)
2781026 Horse-faced People (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horse-faced People. Illustration for Chatterbox (1889).); © Look and Learn

Arion, from The Childrens Hour: Stories from the Classics
IL262817 Arion, from The Childrens Hour: Stories from the Classics, published by the Waverley Book Company (colour litho) by Brock

The triumph of Truth. detail. 1847 (oil on canvas)
6371834 The triumph of Truth. detail. 1847 (oil on canvas) by Mussini, Luigi (1813-88); Accademia Di Belle Arti Di Brera Quadreria, Milan, Italy; (add.info.: The triumph of Truth. Socrates and Plao)

Herodotus
LLM459581 Herodotus by Armet Portanell, Jose (1843-1911); Private Collection; (add.info.: Herodotus. Illustration for La Ciencia Y Sus Hombres by Luis Figuier (D Jaime Seix, 1876)

Herodotus (engraving)
816576 Herodotus (engraving) by Thevet, Andre (1504-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Herodotus, ancient Greek historian)

Darius Hystaspes Opens the Tomb of Nitocris, c. 1649
BOO73444 Darius Hystaspes Opens the Tomb of Nitocris, c.1649 by Le Sueur, Eustache (1617-55); 163x112 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; French, out of copyright

Costumes of the ancient Egyptian pharaohs, from bas reliefs
Costumes of the ancient Egyptian pharaohs as gods including Amon Ra with sceptre, from bas-reliefs in the temple of Herodotus

The Chariot (colour litho)
3631664 The Chariot (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chariot. Illustration for The Story of the Persian War from Herodotus by Alfred J Church with)

Marathon (colour litho)
3631659 Marathon (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marathon. Illustration for The Story of the Persian War from Herodotus by Alfred J Church with)

Carte du monde d Herodote (engraving)
3644396 Carte du monde d Herodote (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carte du monde d Herodote. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1846)

A Buried Greek City in Egypt (engraving)
1614362 A Buried Greek City in Egypt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Buried Greek City in Egypt)

The Banqueting Table (colour litho)
3631662 The Banqueting Table (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Banqueting Table)

The triumph of Truth. 1847 oil on canvas
6371837 The triumph of Truth. 1847 oil on canvas by Mussini, Luigi (1813-88); Accademia Di Belle Arti Di Brera Quadreria, Milan, Italy; (add.info.: The triumph of Truth)

The Sacrifice (colour litho)
3631668 The Sacrifice (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sacrifice. Illustration for The Story of the Persian War from Herodotus by Alfred J Church)

A Torch Dance (colour litho)
3631667 A Torch Dance (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Torch Dance. Illustration for The Story of the Persian War from Herodotus by Alfred J Church)

The Horse Race (colour litho)
3631666 The Horse Race (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Horse Race. Illustration for The Story of the Persian War from Herodotus by Alfred J)

Offerings (colour litho)
3631665 Offerings (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Offerings. Illustration for The Story of the Persian War from Herodotus by Alfred J Church with)

Flute Player and Dancers (colour litho)
3631660 Flute Player and Dancers (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flute Player and Dancers)

The Ring of Polycrates, 1572 (oil on slate)
BEN82521 The Ring of Polycrates, 1572 (oil on slate) by Fedini, Giovanni (fl.1565-99); Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria) Florence, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright

Herodotos (engraving)
662789 Herodotos (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Herodotos. Illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy (Boston, 1890)

Herodotos reading his History at a Public Festival (engraving)
655554 Herodotos reading his History at a Public Festival (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Herodotos reading his History at a Public Festival)

The triumph of Truth, detail of the astronomers. 1847 (oil on canvas)
6371835 The triumph of Truth, detail of the astronomers. 1847 (oil on canvas) by Mussini, Luigi (1813-88); Accademia Di Belle Arti Di Brera Quadreria, Milan, Italy; (add.info.: The triumph of Truth)

Herodotus reading his history to the assembled Greeks (engraving)
970918 Herodotus reading his history to the assembled Greeks (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Herodotus, the renowned Greek historian of the pre-Christian era, left an indelible mark on our understanding of ancient civilizations. Through his writings and meticulous research, he painted a vivid picture of the world as it existed around 450 B. C. In Herodotus' time, Greece was a hub of intellectual activity with famous poets and philosophers like Plato and Aristotle shaping society's discourse. His work not only chronicled historical events but also delved into cultural practices and beliefs that defined different societies. A bust depicting Herodotus stands as a testament to his enduring legacy. This artwork captures his essence as a freethinker who sought to uncover truths about humanity's past. It serves as a reminder of how one man's curiosity can shape our collective understanding. One cannot discuss Herodotus without acknowledging his contribution to cartography. His detailed maps provided invaluable insights into the ancient world, including regions like Iraq (then Babylon) which fascinated him greatly. Calmet's interpretation further enhances our appreciation for these historical documents. Among Herodotus' notable accounts is the Battle of Plataea, where Lycurgus of Sparta played a pivotal role in defending Greece against Persian invaders. A color lithograph immortalizes this momentous event, reminding us of the bravery exhibited by those who fought for their homeland. The historian also shed light on societal dynamics through depictions such as "Women Keeping Festival" and "The Festival of Athene. " These colorful lithographs showcase rituals that brought communities together while highlighting women's participation in religious celebrations—an aspect often overlooked in historical narratives. As we explore Herodotus' works today, we are transported back in time—a sepia-toned journey that unravels mysteries from centuries ago. The world map he meticulously crafted guides us through lands unknown yet familiar—reminding us that history is not just confined to textbooks but lives within every corner waiting to be discovered.