sentences:  It is believed that Xanthus was the earliest historian to have written a significant amount on the topic of Lydian history.He is also believed to have written a work entitled "Magica" (Mαγικά), as well as one entitled "Life of Empedocles".It is believed that Xanthus had some knowledge of Persian traditions, and it is plausible that he, a Lydian, would write about Persian religion, but it seems unlikely due to the available evidence.