Hecataeus of Miletus (/ˌhɛkəˈtiːəs/; Greek: Ἑκαταῖος; c. 550 BC – c. 476 BC), son of Hagesandrus, was an early Greek historian of a wealthy family. He flourished during the time of the Persian invasion. After having travelled extensively, he settled in his native city, where he occupied a high position, and devoted his time to the composition of geographical and historical works.
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