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2 Polybius and Herodotus
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AbstractThis chapter addresses the question of possible Herodotean influence on Polybius' Histories. The standard modern position holds that Polybius did not know, and owed nothing to Herodotus. This position is challenged. It is suggested that some Herodotean elements have filtered their way into Polybius. Particularly in geographical matters, Polybius seems to inhabit the same thought-world as Herodotus. Polybius' description of the Euphrates (9.43) seems to engage directly with Herodotus' account of the Nile and challenge Herodotean views on the Euphrates. Certain other Herodotean scenes and sentiments have silently infiltrated Polybius' account.
Title: 2 Polybius and Herodotus
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AbstractThis chapter addresses the question of possible Herodotean influence on Polybius' Histories.
The standard modern position holds that Polybius did not know, and owed nothing to Herodotus.
This position is challenged.
It is suggested that some Herodotean elements have filtered their way into Polybius.
Particularly in geographical matters, Polybius seems to inhabit the same thought-world as Herodotus.
Polybius' description of the Euphrates (9.
43) seems to engage directly with Herodotus' account of the Nile and challenge Herodotean views on the Euphrates.
Certain other Herodotean scenes and sentiments have silently infiltrated Polybius' account.
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