Herodotean
/hɪˌrɒdəˈtiːən/ /hɛˌrɒdəˈtiːən/(also Herodotian)
adjective
Of or relating to Herodotus; specifically reminiscent or characteristic of his historical writing, especially in being very large in scope, extremely detailed, or in containing fanciful or overly dramatic elements.
Origin
Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Universal History. From the name of Herodotus (classical Latin Hērodotus, ancient Greek Ἡρόδοτος), Greek historian of the fifth cent. b.c. + -ean.