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While modern historians sometimes critique Diodorus for being uncritical of his sources, his "Library" remains one of the most important surviving texts for understanding how the ancient world viewed its own history. Book 1 , in particular, preserves Egyptian traditions and myths that would otherwise be lost to time.

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A major portion of Book 1 is dedicated to the . Diodorus explores: The annual flooding and its necessity for survival.

Diodorus presents a "rationalized" view of Egyptian mythology. He suggests that the Egyptian gods (like and Isis ) were originally human benefactors—kings and queens who discovered agriculture or law—and were later deified for their contributions to humanity. 2. The Influence of the Nile