The ancient Greek philosopher Diogenes the Cynic was most likely the man who invented “the finger” as an insult. The historian of philosophy Diogenes Laertios wrote that the cynical philosopher Diogenes made the rude gesture to the orator Demosthenes in the 4th century BC in Athens. When people in an inn expressed their desire to see […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
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