Traditions and Encounters, 4th Edition (Bentley)

After reading the Contexts & Connections essay in this chapter, research the topic further by taking a look at the following links. Suggested essay questions follow to help you digest this material.

Herodotus: Solon and Croesus, from The Histories

Location: http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/ancient/herodotus-creususandsolon.html

Description: Famous meeting between Croesus and Solon.

1			What gifts did Croesus offer to the Oracle of Delphi? Why do you think he offered those items rather than the coins for which Lydia became so famous?
2			Whom did Solon find to be the happiest man he had ever met? Why did he refrain from choosing Croesus despite the latter's great wealth?