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Geography
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Diodorus Siculus. Diodori Bibliotheca Historica. Vols. 1-2 (partial). Bekker, Immanuel; Dindorf, Ludwig; Vogel, Friedrich; editors. Leipzig: Teubner, 1888-1890.
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Summary
Diodorus' Bibliotheca Historica is a grand universal history that consistently traces the course of human events from mythological origins to the author's own era. In the surviving first five books, the author weaves together geography, history, and mythology across a vast arena encompassing Egypt, Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Mediterranean islands. The narrative begins by exploring Egypt, considered the birthplace of humanity, detailing its monumental royal tombs, the mysteries of the Nile, the empires of Assyria and Babylon, and the unique customs and institutions of distant lands like Ethiopia and India. It then transitions to a rationalized account of Greek heroic myths—such as the labors of Heracles and the voyage of the Argonauts—before surveying the rich histories of Sicily and other islands. By examining how diverse natural environments shaped human societies, this work presents readers with a comprehensive and vivid panorama of the early development of global civilization.
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