... is therefore believed to be the world's first historian. However to some he is the father of lies, as sections of his work have been proven to have been completely fabricated, exaggerated through sheer impossibility or have no factual bases. To discover whether Herodotus was a 'great historian' a 'great liar' or neither, it is important to look at the different factors to understand why he was writing in the unique style that he did and why he has been criticized for it! Although he was the first historian to write in a factual, informative and methodical style, which later historians adapted and then adopted, his works are unique in style, which has lead to both criticism and to praise. Herodotus wrote The Histories years after the events in question took place. He was not witnessing the events which he was concerned with, which has been attacked by many, including ...

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