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Informationen zum Autor Iris Sulimani , Ph.D. (2004) in History, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, teaches at the Hebrew University and the University of Haifa. She has published articles on Semiramis' journey in Diodorus (SCI 24, 2005), and on Diodorus' source-citations (Athenaeum 96, 2008). Klappentext Examining Diodorus Siculus' historiographical methods and his representation of mythical culture-heroes, this study demonstrates the significant contribution of the author's first pentad to his universal history and its importance as a supplement to our perception of Hellenistic civilization. Inhaltsverzeichnis Part I ORIGINALITY IN DIODORUS' HISTORIOGRAPHY Chapter 1 The Genre: Universal History Chapter 2 The Use of Sources: Diodorus' Predecessors and His Own Contribution Chapter 3 Working Methods: Emphasis on Organization and Orderly Discussions Part II MYTH AND HISTORY IN DIODORUS' FIRST FIVE BOOKS Chapter 1 Mythical History and Actual Geography: Legendary Heroes Wandering along Real Paths Chapter 2 The Pagan Mission: Mythical Heroes in the Service of Mankind Chapter 3 Missionaries and Recipients: The Relationships between Diodorus' Heroes and their Addressees
