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I.131. The customs which I know the Persians to observe are the following: they have no images of the gods, no temples nor altars, and consider the use of them a sign of folly. This comes, I think, from their not believing the gods to have the same nature with men, as the Greeks imagine. Their wont, however, is to ascend the summits of the loftiest mountains, and there to offer sacrifice to Zeus, which is the name they give to the whole circuit of the firmament. They likewise offer to the sun and moon, to the earth, to fire, to water, and to the winds. These are the only gods whose worship has come down to them from ancient times. At a later period they began the worship of Urania, which they borrowed from the Arabians and Assyrians. Mylitta is the name by which the Assyrians know this goddess, whom the Arabians call Alitta, and the Persians Mitra.
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∙ 6y agoHe wrote a book The Histories, much of which was about the Persians. Read it.
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What Greek historian wrote a history of the wars fought with the Persians?
Herodotus of Halicarnassus.
What were Herodotus beliefs about government?
Herodotus Really liked Athenian democracy. He favored it over the imperialistic Persians
When was On The Customs of the Persians written?
It was written by Herodotus about 430 BCE.
What was the name of the Greek historian who wrote a history of the wars fought with the Persians?
Herodotus.
Why did the Greek historian Herodotus show bias against the Persians?
Because he was Greek.
Who does Herodotus favor most the Persians or the Greeks?
He attempted to give a neutral account of both sides, delivering his work as a series of paid lectures in Athens after the Greeks and Persians had agreed to peace.
How did Herodotus feel about the Spartans?
Herodotus believed that the Spartans were too focused on their religion. He specifically discusses the Persian Wars; the war coincided with their festival of Carnea and refused to send more than 300 soldiers and 1 king to fight the Persians. Herodotus also noted that their lifestyle was centered on the development of their military and warfare.
What is Herodotus known for?
Herodotus was an ancient Greek historian. Because of his works he has been honored in the modern world as the "Father of History". He lived from 485 BC BCE to 425 BC BCE. He is most famous for his histories of wars between the Greeks and the Persians.
Were elephants used in the battle of Thermopylae?
No. The Greek forces were infantry. The Persians had cavalry, but it could not operate in the pass or mountains.
In what countries will you find persians?
Iran.
What was Herodotus's job?
Herodotus was a Historian.
What is Herodotus's occupation?
Herodotus is a/an Historian
