Herodotus and India - Scylax of Caryanda sails the Indus River, Gold-digging Ants and other tales
Whether you believe he’s the “father of history“ or the “father of lies,“ Herodotus’ tales of what was during his day the exotic east are always entertaining. These include the stories he told about India, a land that most Greeks in the 5th century BC had never even heard of. In this video we’ll take a look at what the Greeks knew about India before the arrival of Alexander the Great.
Related Videos:
Introduction to the Seriously Underrated Indus Valley / Harappan Civilization
Exploring the Harappan City of Lothal (History and Walking Tour)
Sources and Suggested Reading:
The Landmark Herodotus - Herodotus, Robert B. Strassler, Andrea L. Purvis (Translator)
Herodotus and the Question Why - Christopher Pelling (Author)
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