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Herodotus – Book 4
We had a great call to discuss Book 4 of Herodotus on Tuesday, May 19. You can listen to the call here. Thanks, Kristen
Herodotus – Book 3
We had a great call to discuss Book 3 of Herodotus on Tuesday, April 21! You can listen to the call here. Thanks, Kristen
Discussion Questions for Herodotus Books 8 & 9
Dear fellow Herodoteans, Here are some discussion questions to help you think through Books 8 & 9. Enjoy! Sincerely, Andre 1. In Book 8.40-65, Herodotus narrates the momentous conference of Greek leaders – the Salamis conference – as they debate w… Continue reading
Discussion Questions for Herodotus Books 6 & 7
Dear fellow Herodoteans, Here are some discussion questions to help you think through Books 6 & 7. Exciting stuff here. Sincerely, Andre Herodotus Book Six Discussion Questions 1. In Book VI ch. 30, Histiaeus’ end at the hands of Artaphrenes and H… Continue reading
Discussion Questions for Herodotus Books 4 & 5
Dear Herodotus Readers, As you continue to read through The Histories, use these questions as benchmarks to keep you thinking critically through Books 4 & 5. Send any other questions you come up with out to us! Andre Books 4 & 5 Discussion Questio… Continue reading
Look for the ‘history’
Dear fellow Herodotus readers, Herodotus was not the first person to write about past events; he was not even the first Greek to write about past events. However, he seems to be the first to write “historia” (i.e. “researches”) that went beyond a … Continue reading
Herodotus Discussion Questions for Books 8 & 9
Hi fellow readers, Here are the discussion questions for the final two books of Herodotus. Enjoy the read and blog your thoughts or email the group with your questions. Sincerely, Andre 1. In Book 8.40-65, Herodotus narrates the momentous conferen… Continue reading
Herodotus Book 7 tonight
The Reading Odyssey’s global Herodotus groups meet tonight via conference call to discuss Book 7. Discussion & Study Guide Questions Question #1 The decision for the Persians to invade Greece is a highly significant one. Starting in Book 7, chapte… Continue reading
Herodotus Book 7 Discussion Questions
Dear fellow Herodotus readers, Please feel free to use these questions to guide you through your reading. We will use these questions as jump-off points for our next discussion scheduled for Mon March 7, 2011. Sincerely, Andre Stipanovic Question … Continue reading
Herodotus – Book 8
Hi Everyone, We had a great call to discuss Book 8 of Herodotus. You can listen to the discussion here. Thanks, Kristen
16. September 2020 by Kristen Kmiec
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