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Herodotus' World View

June 4, 2008

Herodotus' world view did not include the New World. The Pillars of Hercules marked the western end of the landmass.
Map Showing Herodotus' View of the Ancient World

Map Showing Herodotus' View of the Ancient World

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Herodotus World View

Herodotus says the following about map-makers before him:

"I wonder then at those who have parted off and divided the world into Libya, Asia, and Europe, since the difference between these is not small; for in length Europe extends along by both, while in breadth it is clear to me that it is beyond comparison larger; for Libya furnishes proofs about itself that it is surrounded by sea, except so much of it as borders upon Asia...."

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