Where does the saying “Rich as Croesus” come from?

Answer by Jan Haywood

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The Herodotus Helpline is a charity registered in Scotland (no.: SC051456).

The Helpline’s purposes ‘are to promote, develop and maintain understanding of Herodotus' Histories, the world that they describe, and the reception of his work from antiquity to the present day.’

Registered address: Stable House, Carnbee Road, Arncroach, Fife KY10 2RG, Scotland.

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