Western civilization

  Using this source and the text mentioned above, write an essay answering the following questions: 0 Who is Herodotus and what is his significance? 0 What incidents in the primary source portray Xerxes as superstitious and tyrannical? o What do the events of the battle tell you about Spartan culture? 0 What values of Greek society did Herodotus’ narrative seem to promote? 0 Evaluate the significance of the Persian invasions on Greek political and intellectual development.