Herostratus
Herostratus was an ancient Greek arsonist who is infamous for burning down the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus in 356 BC, an act he committed to achieve everlasting fame. His deed led to a historical curse that prohibited anyone from mentioning his name, although it ultimately did not succeed in erasing his legacy.
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Herostratus is known for allegedly burning down the Temple of Artemis to achieve fame.
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Herostratus is known as the destroyer of the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus.
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