Posted: September 14th, 2017

The Landmark of Herodotus & Thucydides

Write an essay including forms (introduction with thesis, body with citations, conclusion) with 10-pt, Time new roman FONT and  margins. Single space with standard character spacing.

ESSAY QUESTIONS:
1-)Religion, as seen through the authors mention of gods, oracles, fortune, signs & omens, is clearly an important part of Greek culture. Compare the authors treatment of religion & discuss your view on the importance that the two authors ascribe to religion.
2-)Woman play substantive roles in Herodotus history. Discuss the contribution women are shown to make and argue how you feel Herodotus feels about the place of women in society.

BOOKS:
Herodotus. The Landmark Herodotus. New York 2009.
Thucydides. The Landmark Thucydides. Free Press 1998.