Hecataeus

Hecataeus: The Ancient Greek Historian Who Bridged the Worlds of Homer and Herodotus

Hecataeus of Miletus (c. 560–480 BC) occupies a significant position in the intellectual history of ancient Greece. He was a pioneering geographer and historian who bridged the eras between Homer's epic poetry to the historical accounts of Herodotus. While the...