Herostratus
Ancient Greek arsonist
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Updated 2026-06-01
Herostratus, or Eratostratus, was an arsonist who destroyed the Temple of Artemis in an attempt to achieve infamy. His name has become an eponym for someone who commits a crime solely to become famous.
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Herostratus, or Eratostratus, was an arsonist who destroyed the Temple of Artemis in an attempt to achieve infamy. His name has become an eponym for someone who commits a crime solely to become famous.
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Stable10.2
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Momentum0.2
Historical20.0
Source confidence60.0
Completeness60.0
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