HERODOTUS, HISTORY
Books II (50-53; 112-120); III (37-87)

STUDY QUESTIONS

II. 50-53 What do these sections show of Herodotus’ view of the gods?

II. 112-120 Why does Herodotus think it was improbable that Helen was actually in Troy?

III. 38 What does Herodotus mean by "Custom is king of all"?

III. 72 What modern cliché means the same thing as Darius’ statement, "Our practices our different, but our aim is the same."

III. 80 What arguments does Otanes make in favor of democracy?

III. 81 What arguments does Megabyzus make in favor of oligarchy?

III. 82 What arguments does Darius make in favor of monarchy?