Contents -- Maps -- Preface -- List of Abbreviations -- Introduction -- PART I: ORIGINALITY IN DIODORUS' HISTORIOGRAPHY -- 1. The Genre: Universal History -- 2. The Use of Sources: Diodorus' Predecessors and His Own Contribution -- 3. Working Methods: Emphasis on Organization and Orderly Discussions -- PART II: MYTH AND HISTORY IN DIODORUS' FIRST FIVE BOOKS -- 4. Mythical History and Actual Geography: Legendary Heroes Wandering along Real Paths -- 5. The Pagan Mission: Mythical Heroes in the Service of Mankind -- 6. Missionaries and Recipients: The Relationships between Diodorus' Heroes and their Addressees -- Conclusions -- Bibliography -- General Index -- Index of Significant Greek Terms.