Who was a contemporary historian who criticized Herodotus?
Thucydides
Socrates
Plato
Aristotle
Answer
Thucydides, another ancient Greek historian, criticized Herodotus for his inclusion of "legends and fanciful accounts" in his work. Thucydides's own work is more focused on political and military history.
Unraveling the Ancient World: The Herodotus Challenge