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Metrodorus (Greek Tyrant)
Metrodorus () is a Greek masculine given name. Notable persons with the name include: * Metrodorus of Lampsacus (the elder) (5th century BC), philosopher from the school of Anaxagoras * Metrodorus of Cos (5th century BC), Pythagorean writer * Metrodorus of Chios (4th century BC), philosopher from the school of Democritus * Metrodorus of Lampsacus (the younger) (331–278 BC), Epicurean philosopher * Metrodorus of Athens (mid 2nd century BC), philosopher and painter * Metrodorus of Stratonicea (late 2nd century BC), philosopher, originally Epicurean, later a follower of Carneades * Metrodorus of Scepsis (c. 145 BC – 70 BC), writer, orator and politician * Metrodorus (grammarian) (c. 6th century AD), grammarian and mathematician who collected the mathematical epigrams in the ''Greek Anthology'' * Metrodorus (4th century BC), physician who married Aristotle's daughter Pythias * Metrodorus (late 3rd, early 2nd century BC), general in the employ of Philip V of Macedon Philip V (; ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metrodorus Of Lampsacus (the Elder)
Metrodorus of Lampsacus (; fl. 5th century BC) was a Pre-Socratic philosophy, Pre-Socratic philosopher from the Greek town of Lampsacus on the eastern shore of the Hellespont. According to Diogenes Laertius, he was a contemporary and friend of Anaxagoras. He died in 464 BC. The earliest surviving mention of Metrodorus is in Plato's dialogue ''Ion (dialogue), Ion'' as one of the interpreters of Homer, along with Stesimbrotos of Thasos and Glaucon of Rhegium. who expanded upon Anaxagoras' theories of allegorical interpretation. The leading feature of Metrodorus' system of interpretation being that the deities and stories in Homer were to be understood as modes of representing physical powers and phenomena.Tatian, ''Exhortation to the Greeks'' 21.3 Similarities have also been drawn between Metrodorus' doctrines and the allegorical interpretations of an Orphism (religion), Orphic poem found in the Derveni papyrus since its discovery in 1962. Although Metrodorus' authorship of that p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metrodorus Of Cos
Metrodorus of Cos (; fl. c. 460 BC) was the son of Epicharmus. Like several of his family he addicted himself partly to the study of Pythagorean philosophy, partly to the science of medicine Medicine is the science and Praxis (process), practice of caring for patients, managing the Medical diagnosis, diagnosis, prognosis, Preventive medicine, prevention, therapy, treatment, Palliative care, palliation of their injury or disease, .... He wrote a treatise upon the works of Epicharmus, in which, on the authority of Epicharmus and Pythagoras himself, he maintained that the Doric Greek, Doric was the proper dialect of the Orphic hymns.Iamblichus, ''The Life of Pythagoras'34.241–2 Notes References * Iamblichus, ''The Life of Pythagoras'', translated by Kenneth Sylvan Launfal Guthrie, Alpine, New Jersey, Platonist Press, 1919Online version at ToposText * William Smith (lexicographer), Smith, William, ''Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology'', London (1873) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metrodorus Of Chios
Metrodorus of Chios (; fl. 4th century BC) was a Greek philosopher, belonging to the school of Democritus, and an important forerunner of Epicurus. Metrodorus was a pupil of Nessos of Chios, or, as some accounts prefer, of Democritus himself.Diogenes Laërtius, ix. 58 He is said to have taught Diogenes of Smyrna, who, in turn, taught Anaxarchus. Metrodorus was a complete sceptic. He accepted the Democritean theory of atoms and void and the plurality of worlds. Includes references. He also held a theory of his own that the stars are formed from day to day by the moisture in the air under the heat of the Sun. According to Cicero he said, "We know nothing, no, not even whether we know or not" and maintained that everything is to each person only what it appears to him to be. Metrodorus is especially interesting as a forerunner of Anaxarchus, and as a connecting link between atomism proper and the later scepticism. The following quote is attributed to him. If accurate, it demo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metrodorus Of Lampsacus (the Younger)
Metrodorus of Lampsacus (, ''Mētrodōros Lampsakēnos''; 331/0–278/7 BC) was a Greek philosopher of the Epicurean school. Although one of the four major proponents of Epicureanism, only fragments of his works remain. A Metrodorus bust was found in Velia, slightly different modeled to depict Parmenides. Life Metrodorus was a native of Lampsacus on the Hellespont. His father's name was Athenaeus or Timocrates, his mother's Sande. Together with his brother Timocrates of Lampsacus he joined the school Epicurus had set up in their home town. Timocrates, however, soon fell out with both his brother and Epicurus and devoted the rest of his life to spreading malicious slander about them. Metrodorus on the other hand soon became the most distinguished of the disciples of Epicurus, with whom he lived on terms of the closest friendship, and whom he later followed to Athens, never having left him since he became acquainted with him, except for six months on one occasion, when he paid a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metrodorus Of Athens
Metrodorus of Athens () was an Athenian philosopher and painter who flourished in the 2nd century BC. It chanced that Aemilius Paulus, visiting Athens on his return from his victory over Perseus of Macedon in 168 BC, asked for a tutor for his children and a painter to glorify his triumph. The inhabitants suggested Metrodorus as capable of discharging both duties, and it is recorded that Aemilius was entirely satisfied. Pliny. ''Natural History Natural history is a domain of inquiry involving organisms, including animals, fungi, and plants, in their natural environment, leaning more towards observational than experimental methods of study. A person who studies natural history is cal ...'', XXXV.40.29. References Sources * Hellenistic-era philosophers in Athens Ancient Greek painters 2nd-century BC Athenians 2nd-century BC painters {{Greece-painter-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metrodorus Of Stratonicea
Metrodorus of Stratonikeia (Caria) () was at first a disciple of Epicureanism, but afterwards attached himself to Carneades. His defection from the Epicurean school is almost unique. It is explained by Cicero as being due to his theory that the scepticism of Carneades was merely a means of attacking the Stoics on their own ground. Metrodorus held that Carneades was in reality a loyal follower of Plato. Cicero speaks of him as an orator of great fire and volubility. He flourished about 110 BC.Cicero Marcus Tullius Cicero ( ; ; 3 January 106 BC – 7 December 43 BC) was a Roman statesman, lawyer, scholar, philosopher, orator, writer and Academic skeptic, who tried to uphold optimate principles during the political crises tha ..., ''Academica'' ii. 6. § 16, 24. § 78. Notes References * {{AncientGreece-philosopher-stub Epicurean philosophers Hellenistic-era philosophers from Anatolia 2nd-century BC Greek philosophers Academic skeptics ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metrodorus Of Scepsis
Metrodorus of Scepsis () (c. 145 BCE – 70 BCE), from the town of Scepsis in ancient Mysia, was a friend of Mithridates VI of Pontus and celebrated in antiquity for the excellence of his memory. He may be the same Metrodorus who, according to the Elder Pliny, in consequence of his hostility to the Romans, was surnamed the "Rome-hater" ("Misoromæus"). Information on Metrodorus is very scarce. Life The fullest ancient account of the life of Metrodorus is to be found in Strabo: From Scepsis came also Demetrius, whom I often mention, the grammarian who wrote a commentary on ''The Marshalling of the Trojan Forces'', and was born at about the same time as Crates and Aristarchus; and later, Metrodorus, a man who changed from his pursuit of philosophy to political life, and taught rhetoric, for the most part, in his written works; and he used a brand-new style and dazzled many. On account of his reputation he succeeded, though a poor man, in marrying brilliantly in Chalcedon; a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metrodorus (grammarian)
Metrodorus (; fl. c. 6th century) was a Greek grammarian and mathematician, who collected mathematical epigrams which appear in the ''Greek Anthology''. Nothing is known about the life of Metrodorus. The time he lived is not certain: he may have lived as early as the 3rd century AD, but it is more likely that he lived in the time of the emperors Anastasius I and Justin I, in the early 6th century.Henrietta Midonick, (1965), ''The Treasury of Mathematics, Volume 2'', pages 51–2. Penguin Books. His name occurs in connection with 45 mathematical epigrams which are to be found in book 14 of the ''Greek Anthology''. Although he may have authored some of the epigrams, it is generally accepted that he collected most of them, and some of them may predate the 5th century BC. Many of the epigrams lead to simple equations, and they are of the same type as those found in the Rhind Mathematical Papyrus (17th century BC). Sir Thomas Little Heath, (1921)''A history of Greek mathematics, Volu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pythias
Pythias (; ), also known as Pythias the Elder, was the adopted daughter of Hermias, ruler of the cities Assos and Atarneus on the Anatolian coast opposite the island of Lesbos. She was also Aristotle's first wife. Hermias was an enemy of Persia and allied with Macedonia. In his will, Aristotle ordered that he be buried next to his wife. From his wording, it is known that Pythias was already dead by the time he wrote his will. Personal life and family Whilst Pythias' date of birth is unclear, she was active around 355 BC and she died in Athens sometime after 330 BC. Sources about the familial relationship between Pythias and Hermias provide contradictory information. The doxographer Aristocles of Messene, a Peripatetic philosopher, defended Aristotle from slander that claimed Pythias was both Hermias' adopted daughter and sister. Citing the text ''On Poets and Writers of the Same Name'' by the scholar Demetrius of Magnesia (1st Century BCE), another doxographer, Diogenes L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philip V Of Macedon
Philip V (; 238–179 BC) was king of the Ancient Greece, ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia (ancient kingdom), Macedon from 221 to 179 BC. Philip's reign was principally marked by the Social War (220–217 BC), Social War in Greece (220-217 BC) and a struggle with the emerging power of the Roman Republic. He would lead Macedon against Rome in the First Macedonian War, First (212-205 BC) and Second Macedonian War, Second (200-196 BC) Macedonian Wars. While he lost the latter, Philip later allied with Rome against Antiochus III the Great, Antiochus III in the Roman–Seleucid war, Roman-Seleucid War. He died in 179 BC from illness after efforts to recover the military and economic condition of Macedonia and passed the throne onto his elder son, Perseus of Macedon. Early life Philip was the son of Demetrius II of Macedon, and either Phthia of Macedon or Chryseis. Philip was nine years old when his father died in 229 BC. His elder paternal half-sister was Apama III. Philip's grea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cretan War (205–200 BC)
The Cretan War (205–200 BC) was fought by King Philip V of Macedon, the Aetolian League, many Cretan cities (of which Olous and Hierapytna were the most important) and Spartan pirates against the forces of Rhodes and later Attalus I of Pergamum, Byzantium, Cyzicus, Athens, and Knossos. The Macedonians had just concluded the First Macedonian War and Philip, seeing his chance to defeat Rhodes, formed an alliance with Aetolian and Spartan pirates who began raiding Rhodian ships. Philip also formed an alliance with several important Cretan cities, such as Hierapytna and Olous. With the Rhodian fleet and economy suffering from the depredations of the pirates, Philip believed his chance to crush Rhodes was at hand. To help achieve his goal, he formed an alliance with the King of the Seleucid Empire, Antiochus the Great, against Ptolemy V of Egypt (the Seleucid Empire and Egypt were the other two Diadochi states). Philip began attacking the lands of Ptolemy and Rhodes's allies in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Who Can Be Happy And Free In Russia?
''Who Lives Happily in Russia?'' () is an epic four-part poem by Nikolai Nekrasov, which he started publishing in January 1866 in ''Sovremennik'' and ''Otechestvennye Zapiski''. Its fourth part, "The Feast for All the World" (1876–1877), remained unfinished. The only full English translation was made in 1917, under the title ''Who Can Be Happy and Free in Russia?'', by Juliet Soskice. The other suggested titles are ''Who Lives Happily in Russia?'', ''Who Is Happy in Russia?'' and ''Who Can Be Happy in Russia?'' Synopsis Seven peasants embark upon a journey across the Russian land united by an idea of finding just one happy person. They made several guesses as to who can live happily in Russia: ''pomeshchik'' (landed gentry), ''chinovnik'' (government official), priest, merchant, minister, tsar. Witnessing nothing but suffering and injustice all around, they are surprised to find that even those supposed to be the masters of the land find life here totally unsatisfactory. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
