It is likely that Procopius imitated Hdt 4.93 when writing Goth. 2.6.24: according to him, Theoderic’s ἀγνωμοσύνη (here meaning ‘arrogance’), like the ἀγνωμοσύνη of Herodotus' Getae, would lead to defeat.

Theoderic’s ἀγνωμοσύνη and Herodotus’ Getae (Procop. Goth. 2.6.24)

Marco Cristini
2019

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It is likely that Procopius imitated Hdt 4.93 when writing Goth. 2.6.24: according to him, Theoderic’s ἀγνωμοσύνη (here meaning ‘arrogance’), like the ἀγνωμοσύνη of Herodotus' Getae, would lead to defeat.
2019
Settore M-STO/01 - Storia Medievale
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