Who was Diodorus Siculus?
Q: Who was Diodorus Siculus?
A: Diodorus Siculus was a Greek historian known for writing the universal history Bibliotheca historica.
Q: What is Bibliotheca historica?
A: Bibliotheca historica is a universal history written by Diodorus Siculus, covering mythic history up to the destruction of Troy and the period to about 60 BC.
Q: What is the structure of Bibliotheca historica?
A: Bibliotheca historica is arranged in three parts. The first part covers mythic history up to the destruction of Troy. The second part covers the Trojan War to the death of Alexander the Great. The third part covers the period to about 60 BC.
Q: What regions of the world are covered in the first part of Bibliotheca historica?
A: The first part of Bibliotheca historica is arranged geographically, describing regions around the world including Egypt, India, Arabia, Greece and Europe.
Q: What is the meaning of the title Bibliotheca?
A: The title Bibliotheca, meaning 'library', shows that Diodorus Siculus was using the work of many other authors.
Q: When was Bibliotheca historica written?
A: Bibliotheca historica was written between 60 and 30 BC.
Q: How much of Bibliotheca historica survives to this day?
A: Much of Bibliotheca historica survives to this day.
