Multiple choice

The second Temple of Artemis was burnt down by Herostratus. Why did he set the temple on fire?

  1. To become famous

  2. It was an accident

  3. He was angry at the gods

  4. Because of a bet

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Explanation

Herostratus set fire to the Temple of Artemis solely to immortalize his own name in history, giving rise to the term 'herostratic fame,' which means fame sought at any cost.