Herostratus

Arsonist who destroyed the Temple of Artemis (fl. 356 BCE)

Herostratus, or Eratostratus (fl. 356 BCE), 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. An obscure character, Herostratus burned down the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, in 356 BCE. He was swiftly arrested and tortured, during which he confessed his intentions: to gain everlasting fame, shortly before being executed.

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