What is Herodotus

What is Herodotus

Herodotus, however, refuses to lend credence to Homer's yarn and offers the 'true story' based on his own researches. Apparently, after Paris abducted Helen from Sparta, and on their way back to Troy, they were swept by a gale to Egypt. Some of his slaves revolted and informed the 'warden of that mouth of the river' about his deed. The matter reached the local king who ordered Paris arrested. The king spared his life, but detained Helen and the treasures for safe return to the rightful owner. Before sending him off, the king fumed at ...