Diodorus Siculus

American  

[dahy-oh-dawr-uhs sik-yuh-luhs, -dohr-] / ˌdaɪ oʊˈdɔr əs ˈsɪk yə ləs, -ˈdoʊr- /

noun

1. late 1st century b.c., Greek historian.

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Diodorus Siculus British  

/ ˌdaɪəˈdɔːrəs ˈsɪkjʊləs /

noun

1. 1st century _bc , Greek historian, noted for his history of the world in 40 books, of which 15 are extant

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Example Sentences

The earliest surviving text is believed to be from historian Diodorus Siculus, probably written around the 30s B.C., a few centuries after Alexander’s death.

From National Geographic • Feb. 8, 2024

According to Greek historians such as Diodorus Siculus and Herodotus, Greeks from various Sicilian cities united to help Himera fend off the Carthaginian invaders, sending heavily armed citizen soldiers into the fray.

From Science Magazine • Oct. 2, 2022

The first author to list seven sites was Diodorus Siculus, followed by Antipater of Sidon, whose list matched Diodorus’ aside from swapping out the walls of the city of Babylon for the lighthouse of Alexandria.

From Salon • Aug. 20, 2017

The ancient Egyptians possibly went too far in their quest to maintain a healthy weight, vomiting to prevent excess food from becoming body fat, according to the Greek historian Diodorus Siculus.

From Slate • May 8, 2013

The translation by Ennius, as well as the original work, is lost; but many particulars concerning Euhemerus, and the object of his history, are mentioned in a fragment of Diodorus Siculus, preserved by Eusebius.

From History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume I by Dunlop, John