Nobody believed Herodotus when he described the gold-digging ants

Herodotus is considered the 'Father of History', having influenced how we view the subject to this day. Which writers or literary traditions influenced Herodotus? - Quora

Most Bizarre, Obscure Creatures from Ancient Greek Folklore - Tales of Times Forgotten

Herodotus's Legendary Fox Sized Gold Digging Ants - Mishmi Takin

What did Herodotus contribute to history? - Quora

Bigger than a fox, smaller than a dog? It's an ant.

Herodotus's Legendary Fox Sized Gold Digging Ants

Why Was Herodotus So Important to History?

Picking Apart the Words of Herodotus: Was He a Father of Histories or Lies?

Why Was Herodotus So Important to History?

Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh - Storynory