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noun • the ancient Greek known as the father of history; his accounts of the wars between the Greeks and Persians are the first known examples of historical writing (485-425 BC) | ||||
| 26% | 5 | Birthplace of the Greek geographer and historian Strabo | ||
noun • a town and port in northwestern Israel in the eastern Mediterranean | ||||
| 26% | 7 | Greek historian Herodotus mentioned him | ||
noun • last king of Lydia (died in 546 BC) • a very wealthy man | ||||
Greek Historian Too Rushed When Working
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HERODOTUS which was last seen in the Telegraph Cryptic crossword.
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HERODOTUS
Updated: September 1, 2025
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