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Saturday, April 16, 2022

When Alexander the Great Met Diogenes the Cynic

The ancient Greek philosopher Diogenes, known as the father of Cynicism, has become famous for his many interesting interactions, particularly with famous Greek leader Alexander the Great. Diogenes the Cynic (also known as Diogenes of Sinope) lived against the norms of ancient Athens. He slept in an enormous ceramic pot, rejecting all comforts and luxuries, […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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