Teaching an old dog new tricks: Herodotus confirms Xerxes’ anger in <i>The Persian wars</i>, and the Book of Esther provides insights on anger management

The Book of Esther describes Xerxes, king of Persia and Media, as an angry man. It highlights the king’s ups (Esther, 1:12; 7:7) and downs (Esther, 2:1; 7:10). Surprisingly, Herodotus in “The Persian wars” likewise emphasises the king’s anger and wrath. This classic Greek tale possibly fills in...

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Main Author: R. G. Branch
Format: Article
Language:Afrikaans
Published: AOSIS 2009-07-01
Series:In die Skriflig
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Online Access:https://indieskriflig.org.za/index.php/skriflig/article/view/242