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Achaeus of Eretria
Achaeus of Eretria was a Greek playwright author of tragedies and satyr plays, variously said to have written 24, 30, or 44 plays, of which 19 titles are known: Adrastus, Aethon, Alcme...
Achaeus of Eretria was a Greek playwright author of tragedies and satyr plays, variously said to have written 24, 30, or 44 plays, of which 19 titles are known: Adrastus, Aethon, Alcme...
Acron
Acron, son of Xenon, was an eminent Greek physician born at Agrigentum.
Acron, son of Xenon, was an eminent Greek physician born at Agrigentum.
Acumenus
Acumenus (Gr. Acumenus) was a physician of Athens who lived in the 5th century BC, and is mentioned as the friend and companion of Socrates.
Acumenus (Gr. Acumenus) was a physician of Athens who lived in the 5th century BC, and is mentioned as the friend and companion of Socrates.
Adeimantus (son of Leucolophides)
Adeimantus, son of Leucolophides, an Athenian, was one of the commanders with Alcibiades in the expedition against Andros in 407 BC. He was again appointed one of the Athenian generals after th...
Adeimantus, son of Leucolophides, an Athenian, was one of the commanders with Alcibiades in the expedition against Andros in 407 BC. He was again appointed one of the Athenian generals after th...
Adeimantus of Corinth
Adeimantus of Corinth (Gr. Adeimantus of Corinth), son of Ocytus, was the Corinthian commander during the invasion of Greece by Xerxes.
Adeimantus of Corinth (Gr. Adeimantus of Corinth), son of Ocytus, was the Corinthian commander during the invasion of Greece by Xerxes.
Adeimantus, son of Leucolophides
Adeimantus (Gr. Adeimantus, son of Leucolophides), son of Leucolophides, an Athenian, was one of the commanders with Alcibiades in the expedition against Andros in 407 BC. He was again appointe...
Adeimantus (Gr. Adeimantus, son of Leucolophides), son of Leucolophides, an Athenian, was one of the commanders with Alcibiades in the expedition against Andros in 407 BC. He was again appointe...
Admetus of Epirus
Admetus was a king of the Molossians at the time that Themistocles was the effective ruler of Athens.
Admetus was a king of the Molossians at the time that Themistocles was the effective ruler of Athens.
Aegimus
Aegimus or Aegimius (Gr. Aegimus or Aegimus) was one of the most ancient of the Greek physicians, who is said by Galen to have been the first person who wrote a treatise on the pulse.
Aegimus or Aegimius (Gr. Aegimus or Aegimus) was one of the most ancient of the Greek physicians, who is said by Galen to have been the first person who wrote a treatise on the pulse.
Aeimnestus
*Aeimnestus (Gr. Aeimnestus) was the Spartan soldier who killed the Persian general Mardonius by hurling a boulder onto Mardonius' head during the Battle of Plataea in 479 BC, as told in book 9 ...
*Aeimnestus (Gr. Aeimnestus) was the Spartan soldier who killed the Persian general Mardonius by hurling a boulder onto Mardonius' head during the Battle of Plataea in 479 BC, as told in book 9 ...
Aenesidemus, tyrant of Leontini
Aenesidemus (Aenesidemos or Enesidemus), the son of Pataecus of Gela in Sicily, was made tyrant of Leontini in 498 BCE by Hippocrates of Gela after aiding the latter in his effort to conquer sou...
Aenesidemus (Aenesidemos or Enesidemus), the son of Pataecus of Gela in Sicily, was made tyrant of Leontini in 498 BCE by Hippocrates of Gela after aiding the latter in his effort to conquer sou...
Aeschylus
Aeschylus was the first of the three ancient Greek tragedians whose plays can still be read or performed, the others being Sophocles and Euripides.
Aeschylus was the first of the three ancient Greek tragedians whose plays can still be read or performed, the others being Sophocles and Euripides.
Agasias of Arcadia
Agasias (Gr. Agasias of Arcadia) was a Stymphalian of Arcadia who was frequently mentioned by Xenophon as a brave and active officer in the army of the Ten Thousand.
Agasias (Gr. Agasias of Arcadia) was a Stymphalian of Arcadia who was frequently mentioned by Xenophon as a brave and active officer in the army of the Ten Thousand.
Agatharchus
Agatharchus or Agatharch (Ancient Greek: Ἀγάθαρχος) was a self-taught painter from Samos who lived in the 5th century BC. He is said by Vitruvius to have invented scene-painting, and to h...
Agatharchus or Agatharch (Ancient Greek: Ἀγάθαρχος) was a self-taught painter from Samos who lived in the 5th century BC. He is said by Vitruvius to have invented scene-painting, and to h...
Agias of Sparta
Agias (Gr. Agias of Sparta), the son of Agelochus and grandson of Tisamenus of Elea, was the Spartan seer of Lysander, who predicted that general's victory at the battle of Aegospotami in 404 BC...
Agias (Gr. Agias of Sparta), the son of Agelochus and grandson of Tisamenus of Elea, was the Spartan seer of Lysander, who predicted that general's victory at the battle of Aegospotami in 404 BC...
Agis II
Agis II was the 17th Eurypontid king of Sparta, the eldest son of Archidamus II by his first wife, and half-brother of Agesilaus II. He ruled with his Agiad co-monarch Pausanius.
Agis II was the 17th Eurypontid king of Sparta, the eldest son of Archidamus II by his first wife, and half-brother of Agesilaus II. He ruled with his Agiad co-monarch Pausanius.
Alcamenes, son of Sthenelaides
Alcamenes (Gr. Alcamenes, son of Sthenelaides), son of Sthenelaidas, was appointed by Agis II as harmost of the Lesbians when they wished to revolt from the Athenians in 412 BC. When Alcame...
Alcamenes (Gr. Alcamenes, son of Sthenelaides), son of Sthenelaidas, was appointed by Agis II as harmost of the Lesbians when they wished to revolt from the Athenians in 412 BC. When Alcame...
Alcetas II of Macedon
Alcetas II Greek: Ἀλκέτας B' ὁ Μακεδὼν was the king of Macedon.
Alcetas II Greek: Ἀλκέτας B' ὁ Μακεδὼν was the king of Macedon.
Alcibiades
Alcibiades, son of Clinias, from the deme of Scambonidae (; Greek:, transliterated Alkibiádēs Kleiníou Skambōnidēs; c. 450 – 404 BC), was a prominent Athenian statesman, orator, and ge...
Alcibiades, son of Clinias, from the deme of Scambonidae (; Greek:, transliterated Alkibiádēs Kleiníou Skambōnidēs; c. 450 – 404 BC), was a prominent Athenian statesman, orator, and ge...
Alcidas
Alcidas was a Spartan admiral who was first appointed to lead 40 allied ships in the Spartan expedition to Mytilene in 427 BC. This was part of a double movement meant to hinder the Athenians fr...
Alcidas was a Spartan admiral who was first appointed to lead 40 allied ships in the Spartan expedition to Mytilene in 427 BC. This was part of a double movement meant to hinder the Athenians fr...
Alcmaeon of Croton
Alcmaeon (Gr., Alkmaiōn, gen.: Ἀλκμαίωνος; 5th century BC) of Croton (in Magna Græcia) was one of the most eminent natural philosophers and medical theorists of antiquity.
Alcmaeon (Gr., Alkmaiōn, gen.: Ἀλκμαίωνος; 5th century BC) of Croton (in Magna Græcia) was one of the most eminent natural philosophers and medical theorists of antiquity.
Alexarchus of Corinth
Alexarchus or Alexarch (Greek: ) of Corinth was an ancient Greek general who, while the Lacedaemonians were fortifying Deceleia in Attica in 413 BC, and were sending an expedition to Sicil...
Alexarchus or Alexarch (Greek: ) of Corinth was an ancient Greek general who, while the Lacedaemonians were fortifying Deceleia in Attica in 413 BC, and were sending an expedition to Sicil...
Alexicles (general)
Alexicles (Ancient Greek: ) was an Athenian general who belonged to the oligarchial or Lacedaemonian party at Athens.
Alexicles (Ancient Greek: ) was an Athenian general who belonged to the oligarchial or Lacedaemonian party at Athens.
Amadocus I
Amadocus I (Ancient Greek, "Αμάδοκος") was a Thracian king of the Odrysae from 410 BC until the beginning of 4th century.
Amadocus I (Ancient Greek, "Αμάδοκος") was a Thracian king of the Odrysae from 410 BC until the beginning of 4th century.
Ameinias of Athens
Ameinias was a younger brother of the playwright Aeschylus, of the Attic deme of Pallene according to Herodotus, or of that of Decelea according to Plutarch, distinguished himself at the battle ...
Ameinias was a younger brother of the playwright Aeschylus, of the Attic deme of Pallene according to Herodotus, or of that of Decelea according to Plutarch, distinguished himself at the battle ...
Ameipsias
Ameipsias (}}, fl. late 5th century BC) of Athens was an Ancient Greek comic poet, a contemporary of Aristophanes, whom he twice bested in the dramatic contests.
Ameipsias (}}, fl. late 5th century BC) of Athens was an Ancient Greek comic poet, a contemporary of Aristophanes, whom he twice bested in the dramatic contests.
Amompharetus
Amompharetus, son of Poliadas, was a Spartan company commander at the Battle of Plataea.
Amompharetus, son of Poliadas, was a Spartan company commander at the Battle of Plataea.
Anacreon
Anacreon (Greek, gen.: Ἀνακρέοντος) (582 BC – 485 BC) was a Greek lyric poet, notable for his drinking songs and hymns.
Anacreon (Greek, gen.: Ἀνακρέοντος) (582 BC – 485 BC) was a Greek lyric poet, notable for his drinking songs and hymns.
Anaxilas
Anaxilas or Anaxilaus (Gr. Anaxilas or Anaxilas), son of Cretines, was a tyrant of Rhegium (modern Reggio Calabria).
Anaxilas or Anaxilaus (Gr. Anaxilas or Anaxilas), son of Cretines, was a tyrant of Rhegium (modern Reggio Calabria).
Andocides
Andocides or Andokides was a logographer in Ancient Greece.
Andocides or Andokides was a logographer in Ancient Greece.
Antiochus of Syracuse
Antiochus of Syracuse was a Greek historian, who flourished around 420 BC. Little is known of his life, but his works, of which only fragments remain, enjoyed a high reputation because of their ...
Antiochus of Syracuse was a Greek historian, who flourished around 420 BC. Little is known of his life, but his works, of which only fragments remain, enjoyed a high reputation because of their ...
Antiphon (person)
Antiphon the Sophist lived in Athens probably in the last two decades of the 5th century BC. There is an ongoing controversy over whether he is one and the same with Antiphon of the Athen...
Antiphon the Sophist lived in Athens probably in the last two decades of the 5th century BC. There is an ongoing controversy over whether he is one and the same with Antiphon of the Athen...
Antisthenes
Antisthenes (Ἀντισθένης; c. 445 BCE – c. 365 BCE) was a Greek philosopher and a pupil of Socrates.
Antisthenes (Ἀντισθένης; c. 445 BCE – c. 365 BCE) was a Greek philosopher and a pupil of Socrates.
Antisthenes of Sparta
Antisthenes of Sparta was a Spartan admiral in the Peloponnesian war, who was sent out in 412 BC, in command of a squadron, to the coast of Asia Minor, and was to have succeeded Astyochus, in ca...
Antisthenes of Sparta was a Spartan admiral in the Peloponnesian war, who was sent out in 412 BC, in command of a squadron, to the coast of Asia Minor, and was to have succeeded Astyochus, in ca...
Apollodorus (painter)
Apollodorus Skiagraphos (Ἀπολλόδωρος ὁ σκιαγράφος) was an influential Ancient Greek painter of the 5th century BC whose work has since been entirely lost.
Apollodorus Skiagraphos (Ἀπολλόδωρος ὁ σκιαγράφος) was an influential Ancient Greek painter of the 5th century BC whose work has since been entirely lost.
Apollodorus of Phaleron
Apollodorus of Phaleron was an Ancient Athenian student and prominent follower of Socrates frequently depicted in the Socratic literature.
Apollodorus of Phaleron was an Ancient Athenian student and prominent follower of Socrates frequently depicted in the Socratic literature.
Apollonides of Cos
Apollonides of Cos was a Greek physician of the 5th century BC, and a central character of Ctesias' history.
Apollonides of Cos was a Greek physician of the 5th century BC, and a central character of Ctesias' history.
Arcesilaus IV of Cyrene
Arcesilaus IV of Cyrene or Arcesilaus IV (Greek:ο Αρκεσίλαος, flourished 5th century BC) was the eighth and last Greek Cyrenaean King and last Greek Cyrenaean King to serve as a c...
Arcesilaus IV of Cyrene or Arcesilaus IV (Greek:ο Αρκεσίλαος, flourished 5th century BC) was the eighth and last Greek Cyrenaean King and last Greek Cyrenaean King to serve as a c...
Archelaus (philosopher)
Archelaus (Ἀρχέλαος; 5th century BCE) was an Ancient Greek philosopher, a pupil of Anaxagoras, and said by some to have been a teacher of Socrates.
Archelaus (Ἀρχέλαος; 5th century BCE) was an Ancient Greek philosopher, a pupil of Anaxagoras, and said by some to have been a teacher of Socrates.
Archidamus II
Archidamus II was a king of Sparta who reigned from approximately 476 BC to 427 BC. He was of the Eurypontid dynasty.
Archidamus II was a king of Sparta who reigned from approximately 476 BC to 427 BC. He was of the Eurypontid dynasty.
Archinus
Archinus (Ancient Greek: ) was an Athenian democratic politician who wielded substantial influence between the restoration of democracy in 403 BCE and the beginning of the Corinthian War in 395 ...
Archinus (Ancient Greek: ) was an Athenian democratic politician who wielded substantial influence between the restoration of democracy in 403 BCE and the beginning of the Corinthian War in 395 ...
Arignote
Arignote (Ἀριγνώτη; c. 500 BC) was a Pythagorean philosopher, a student of Pythagoras and Theano, and, according to some traditions, their daughter as well.
Arignote (Ἀριγνώτη; c. 500 BC) was a Pythagorean philosopher, a student of Pythagoras and Theano, and, according to some traditions, their daughter as well.
Aristagoras
Aristagoras (Αρισταγόρας ο Μιλήσιος) was the leader of Miletus in the late 6th century BC and early 5th century BC.
Aristagoras (Αρισταγόρας ο Μιλήσιος) was the leader of Miletus in the late 6th century BC and early 5th century BC.
Aristarchus of Tegea
Aristarchus or Aristarch of Tegea was a contemporary of Sophocles and Euripides, who lived to be a centenarian, to compose seventy pieces and to win two tragic victories.
Aristarchus or Aristarch of Tegea was a contemporary of Sophocles and Euripides, who lived to be a centenarian, to compose seventy pieces and to win two tragic victories.
Aristides
Aristides (or Aristeides, Greek:, 530 BC – 468 BC) was an ancient Athenian statesman.
Aristides (or Aristeides, Greek:, 530 BC – 468 BC) was an ancient Athenian statesman.
Aristodemus of Cydathenaeum
Aristodemus of Cydathenaeum was an ancient Athenian follower of the philosopher Socrates.
Aristodemus of Cydathenaeum was an ancient Athenian follower of the philosopher Socrates.
Aristodemus of Sparta
Aristodemus was a Spartan warrior, one of the many sent to the Battle of Thermopylae.
Aristodemus was a Spartan warrior, one of the many sent to the Battle of Thermopylae.
Ariston of Athens
Ariston of Collytus, was the father of the Greek philosopher Plato.
Ariston of Collytus, was the father of the Greek philosopher Plato.
Aristophanes
Aristophanes, son of Philippus, of the deme Cydathenaus, was a prolific and much acclaimed comic playwright of ancient Athens.
Aristophanes, son of Philippus, of the deme Cydathenaus, was a prolific and much acclaimed comic playwright of ancient Athens.
Aspasia
Aspasia was a Milesian woman who was famous for her involvement with the Athenian statesman Pericles.
Aspasia was a Milesian woman who was famous for her involvement with the Athenian statesman Pericles.
Astylos of Croton
Astylos of Croton (Ἄστυλος/Ἀστύαλος ὁ Κροτωνιάτης) was an athlete from ancient Greece that starred in the ancient Olympics of the 5th century BC. He was mentioned in records from General Pausani...
Astylos of Croton (Ἄστυλος/Ἀστύαλος ὁ Κροτωνιάτης) was an athlete from ancient Greece that starred in the ancient Olympics of the 5th century BC. He was mentioned in records from General Pausani...
Attaginus
Attaginus (Greek: ), son of Phrynon, was one of the leading Theban oligarchs, who betrayed their city to Xerxes I on the Second Persian invasion of Greece, and took an active part in favour of t...
Attaginus (Greek: ), son of Phrynon, was one of the leading Theban oligarchs, who betrayed their city to Xerxes I on the Second Persian invasion of Greece, and took an active part in favour of t...
Autocles, son of Tolmaeus
Autocles (lived 5th century BC), a son of Tolmaeus, was an ancient Athenian general.
Autocles (lived 5th century BC), a son of Tolmaeus, was an ancient Athenian general.
Autocrates
Autocrates was an Ancient Athenian poet of the old comedy.
Autocrates was an Ancient Athenian poet of the old comedy.
Autolycus of Athens
Autolycus (5th century BC) was a young Athenian athlete of singular beauty and the object of the affection of Callias.
Autolycus (5th century BC) was a young Athenian athlete of singular beauty and the object of the affection of Callias.
Axiochus (Alcmaeonid)
Axiochus of Scambonidae, son of Alcibiades was an ancient Athenian political figure and aristocrat of the Alcmaeonidae family.
Axiochus of Scambonidae, son of Alcibiades was an ancient Athenian political figure and aristocrat of the Alcmaeonidae family.
Battus IV of Cyrene
Battus IV of Cyrene or Battus IV, surnamed The Handsome or The Fair (Greek: Βάττος ο Καλός, flourished 6th century BC & 5th century BC) was the seventh and second to last Gre...
Battus IV of Cyrene or Battus IV, surnamed The Handsome or The Fair (Greek: Βάττος ο Καλός, flourished 6th century BC & 5th century BC) was the seventh and second to last Gre...
Brasidas
Brasidas (Βρασίδας) (died 422 BC) was a Spartan officer during the first decade of the Peloponnesian War.
Brasidas (Βρασίδας) (died 422 BC) was a Spartan officer during the first decade of the Peloponnesian War.
Bryson of Heraclea
Bryson of Heraclea (late 5th-century BCE) was an ancient Greek mathematician and sophist who contributed to solving the problem of squaring the circle and calculating pi.
Bryson of Heraclea (late 5th-century BCE) was an ancient Greek mathematician and sophist who contributed to solving the problem of squaring the circle and calculating pi.
Callias III
Callias, son of Hipponicus by the former wife of Pericles, an Alcmaeonid and the third member of one of the most distinguished Athenian families to bear the name of Callias.
Callias, son of Hipponicus by the former wife of Pericles, an Alcmaeonid and the third member of one of the most distinguished Athenian families to bear the name of Callias.
Callicrates
Callicrates was an ancient Greek architect active in the middle of the fifth century BCE. He and Ictinus were architects of the Parthenon.
Callicrates was an ancient Greek architect active in the middle of the fifth century BCE. He and Ictinus were architects of the Parthenon.
Callicratidas
Callicratidas (Καλλικρατίδας) was a Spartan naval commander in the Peloponnesian War.
Callicratidas (Καλλικρατίδας) was a Spartan naval commander in the Peloponnesian War.
Callimachus (polemarch)
Callimachus was polemarch in Athens in 490 BC, and was one of the commanders at the Battle of Marathon.
Callimachus was polemarch in Athens in 490 BC, and was one of the commanders at the Battle of Marathon.
Callixeinus
Callixeinus was an Athenian politician who lived around 400 BCE, the time of Socrates.
Callixeinus was an Athenian politician who lived around 400 BCE, the time of Socrates.
Chaerephon
Chaerephon, of the Athenian deme Sphettus, was an Ancient Greek best remembered as a loyal friend and follower of Socrates.
Chaerephon, of the Athenian deme Sphettus, was an Ancient Greek best remembered as a loyal friend and follower of Socrates.
Charicles
Charicles, son of Apollodorus, was an ancient Athenian politician, notorious for his role as one of the Thirty Tyrants.
Charicles, son of Apollodorus, was an ancient Athenian politician, notorious for his role as one of the Thirty Tyrants.
Charmides
Charmides was an Athenian statesman who flourished during the fourth century BC. Uncle of Plato, Charmides appears in the Platonic dialogue bearing his name (Charmides), the Protagoras'...
Charmides was an Athenian statesman who flourished during the fourth century BC. Uncle of Plato, Charmides appears in the Platonic dialogue bearing his name (Charmides), the Protagoras'...
Chionides
Chionides (Greek: Χιωνίδης or Χιονίδης) an Athenian comic poet of the 5th century BC, contemporary of Magnes (comic poet).
Chionides (Greek: Χιωνίδης or Χιονίδης) an Athenian comic poet of the 5th century BC, contemporary of Magnes (comic poet).
Cimon
Cimon, was an Athenian statesman, strategos, and major political figure in mid-5th century BC Greece, the son of Miltiades, victor of Marathon.
Cimon, was an Athenian statesman, strategos, and major political figure in mid-5th century BC Greece, the son of Miltiades, victor of Marathon.
Cinesias (poet)
Cinesias (Κινησίας, c.450-390 BC) was an innovative dithyrambic poet in classical Athens whose work has survived only in a few fragments.
Cinesias (Κινησίας, c.450-390 BC) was an innovative dithyrambic poet in classical Athens whose work has survived only in a few fragments.
Cleander of Gela
Cleander was a tyrant who ruled the Sicilian city of Gela, which had been previously subject to an oligarchy.
Cleander was a tyrant who ruled the Sicilian city of Gela, which had been previously subject to an oligarchy.
Cleander of Sparta
Cleander of Sparta (Κλέανδρος) was harmost at Byzantium in 400 BC, and promised Cheirisophus to meet the Ten Thousand at Calpe with ships to convey them to Europe.
Cleander of Sparta (Κλέανδρος) was harmost at Byzantium in 400 BC, and promised Cheirisophus to meet the Ten Thousand at Calpe with ships to convey them to Europe.
Cleandridas
Cleandridas (greek: Κλεανδρίδας) was a Spartan general of the 5th century BCE, who advised the young Agiad king Pleistoanax during the early part of the latter's reign.
Cleandridas (greek: Κλεανδρίδας) was a Spartan general of the 5th century BCE, who advised the young Agiad king Pleistoanax during the early part of the latter's reign.
Clearchus of Sparta
Clearchus or Clearch (Κλέαρχος), the son of Rhamphias, was a Spartan general and mercenary.
Clearchus or Clearch (Κλέαρχος), the son of Rhamphias, was a Spartan general and mercenary.
Cleinias
Cleinias (Κλεινίας), son of (the elder) Alcibiades, brother of Axiochus, and member of the Alcmaeonidae family, was an Athenian who married Deinomache, the daughter of Megacles, and became the f...
Cleinias (Κλεινίας), son of (the elder) Alcibiades, brother of Axiochus, and member of the Alcmaeonidae family, was an Athenian who married Deinomache, the daughter of Megacles, and became the f...
Cleinias, brother of Alcibiades
Cleinias (Gr. Cleinias, brother of Alcibiades) was the son of Cleinias, and a younger brother of the famous Athenian statesman Alcibiades, and a member of the wealthy and influential Alcmaeonida...
Cleinias (Gr. Cleinias, brother of Alcibiades) was the son of Cleinias, and a younger brother of the famous Athenian statesman Alcibiades, and a member of the wealthy and influential Alcmaeonida...
Cleisthenes (son of Sibyrtius)
Cleisthenes (Κλεισθένης) was a prominent Athenian delegate (theoros) during the Peloponnesian War (431 BC).
Cleisthenes (Κλεισθένης) was a prominent Athenian delegate (theoros) during the Peloponnesian War (431 BC).
Cleombrotus (regent)
Cleombrotus, regent of Sparta between 480 and 479 BC. He was a member of the Agiad family, the son of Anaxandridas II and the brother of Cleomenes I, Dorieus and of Leonidas I. When the latter d...
Cleombrotus, regent of Sparta between 480 and 479 BC. He was a member of the Agiad family, the son of Anaxandridas II and the brother of Cleomenes I, Dorieus and of Leonidas I. When the latter d...
Cleomenes I
Cleomenes or Kleomenes (; Greek Κλεομένης; died c. 489 BC) was an Agiad King of Sparta in the late 6th and early 5th centuries BC. During his reign, which started around 520 BC, he pu...
Cleomenes or Kleomenes (; Greek Κλεομένης; died c. 489 BC) was an Agiad King of Sparta in the late 6th and early 5th centuries BC. During his reign, which started around 520 BC, he pu...
Cleon
Cleon was an Athenian statesman and a Strategos during the Peloponnesian War.
Cleon was an Athenian statesman and a Strategos during the Peloponnesian War.
Cleostratus
Cleostratus (ca. 520 BC; possibly 548 BC to 432 BC) was an astronomer of ancient Greece.
Cleostratus (ca. 520 BC; possibly 548 BC to 432 BC) was an astronomer of ancient Greece.
Clitophon (Athenian)
Clitophon, son of Aristonymus was an ancient Athenian oligarchic statesman and intellectual.
Clitophon, son of Aristonymus was an ancient Athenian oligarchic statesman and intellectual.
Coeratadas
Coeratadas (Greek: ) was a Theban who commanded some Boeotian forces under Clearchus, the Spartan harmost at Byzantium, when that place was besieged by the Athenians in 408 BC. He was a genera...
Coeratadas (Greek: ) was a Theban who commanded some Boeotian forces under Clearchus, the Spartan harmost at Byzantium, when that place was besieged by the Athenians in 408 BC. He was a genera...
Corax of Syracuse
Corax or Korax, along with Tisias, was one of the founders of ancient Greek rhetoric.
Corax or Korax, along with Tisias, was one of the founders of ancient Greek rhetoric.
Crates (comic poet)
Crates was an Athenian Old Comic poet, who was victorious three times at the City Dionysia, first probably in the late 450s or very early 440s BCE (IG II2 2325.
Crates was an Athenian Old Comic poet, who was victorious three times at the City Dionysia, first probably in the late 450s or very early 440s BCE (IG II2 2325.
Cratinus
Cratinus, Athenian comic poet of the Old Comedy.
Cratinus, Athenian comic poet of the Old Comedy.
Cratinus Junior
Cratinus the younger (4th century BC) was a comic poet of the Middle Comedy, and was a comtempoary of Plato and of Corydus.
Cratinus the younger (4th century BC) was a comic poet of the Middle Comedy, and was a comtempoary of Plato and of Corydus.
Cratylus
Cratylus was an ancient Athenian philosopher from late 5th century BC, mostly known through his portrayal in Plato's dialogue Cratylus.
Cratylus was an ancient Athenian philosopher from late 5th century BC, mostly known through his portrayal in Plato's dialogue Cratylus.
Critias
Critias, born in Athens, son of Callaeschrus, was an uncle of Plato, and a leading member of the Thirty Tyrants, and one of the most violent.
Critias, born in Athens, son of Callaeschrus, was an uncle of Plato, and a leading member of the Thirty Tyrants, and one of the most violent.
Crito of Alopece
Crito of Alopece was a faithful, probably life-long companion of Socrates.
Crito of Alopece was a faithful, probably life-long companion of Socrates.
Cynisca
Cynisca or Kyneska was a Greek princess of Sparta.
Cynisca or Kyneska was a Greek princess of Sparta.
Damo (philosopher)
Damo (Δαμώ; c. 500 BC) was a Pythagorean philosopher said by many to have been the daughter of Pythagoras and Theano.
Damo (Δαμώ; c. 500 BC) was a Pythagorean philosopher said by many to have been the daughter of Pythagoras and Theano.
Damon of Athens
Damon, son of Damonides, was a Greek musicologist of the fifth century BCE. He belonged to the Athenian deme of Oē.
Damon, son of Damonides, was a Greek musicologist of the fifth century BCE. He belonged to the Athenian deme of Oē.
Demaratus
Demaratus (Δημάρατος) was a king of Sparta from 515 until 491 BC, of the Eurypontid line, successor to his father Ariston.
Demaratus (Δημάρατος) was a king of Sparta from 515 until 491 BC, of the Eurypontid line, successor to his father Ariston.
Demophilus of Thespiae
Demophilus led a contingent of about 1000 Thespians at the Battle of Thermopylae (480 BC).
Demophilus led a contingent of about 1000 Thespians at the Battle of Thermopylae (480 BC).
Demosthenes (general)
Demosthenes (Δημοσθένης, died 413 BC), son of Alcisthenes, was an Athenian general during the Peloponnesian War.
Demosthenes (Δημοσθένης, died 413 BC), son of Alcisthenes, was an Athenian general during the Peloponnesian War.
Diagoras of Melos
Diagoras "the Atheist" of Melos (Διαγόρας ὁ Μήλιος) was a Greek poet and sophist of the 5th century BCE. Throughout antiquity he was regarded as an atheist.
Diagoras "the Atheist" of Melos (Διαγόρας ὁ Μήλιος) was a Greek poet and sophist of the 5th century BCE. Throughout antiquity he was regarded as an atheist.
Diagoras of Rhodes
Diagoras of Rhodes(Διαγόρας ὁ Ῥόδιος) was an ancient Greek boxer from the 5th century BC, who was celebrated for his own victories, as well as the victories of his sons and grandsons.
Diagoras of Rhodes(Διαγόρας ὁ Ῥόδιος) was an ancient Greek boxer from the 5th century BC, who was celebrated for his own victories, as well as the victories of his sons and grandsons.
Dienekes
Dienekes or Dieneces (Διηνέκης, died 480 BC) was a Spartan soldier present at the Battle of Thermopylae.
Dienekes or Dieneces (Διηνέκης, died 480 BC) was a Spartan soldier present at the Battle of Thermopylae.
Diocles of Syracuse
Diocles of Syracuse was a legislator, orator, and political and military leader in the Greek city-state of Syracuse toward the end of the 5th century BC. Only a few years of his life have an his...
Diocles of Syracuse was a legislator, orator, and political and military leader in the Greek city-state of Syracuse toward the end of the 5th century BC. Only a few years of his life have an his...
Diodotus (son of Eucrates)
Diodotus, son of Eucrates was an opponent to the proposal of Cleon - leader of the aggressive faction in Athens - in 427 BC to kill all adult Mytilenean males and to enslave their women and chil...
Diodotus, son of Eucrates was an opponent to the proposal of Cleon - leader of the aggressive faction in Athens - in 427 BC to kill all adult Mytilenean males and to enslave their women and chil...
Diogenes of Apollonia
Diogenes of Apollonia was an ancient Greek philosopher, and was a native of the Milesian colony Apollonia in Thrace.
Diogenes of Apollonia was an ancient Greek philosopher, and was a native of the Milesian colony Apollonia in Thrace.
Dionysius Chalcus
Dionysius Chalcus (Greek: Διονύσιος ὁ Χαλκοῦς) was an ancient Athenian poet and orator.
Dionysius Chalcus (Greek: Διονύσιος ὁ Χαλκοῦς) was an ancient Athenian poet and orator.
Empedocles
Empedocles was a Greek pre-Socratic philosopher and a citizen of Agrigentum, a Greek city in Sicily.
Empedocles was a Greek pre-Socratic philosopher and a citizen of Agrigentum, a Greek city in Sicily.
Endius
Endius (Endios) was a Spartan ephor during the Peloponnesian War (431–404 BC).
Endius (Endios) was a Spartan ephor during the Peloponnesian War (431–404 BC).
Ephialtes
Ephialtes was an ancient Athenian politician and an early leader of the democratic movement there.
Ephialtes was an ancient Athenian politician and an early leader of the democratic movement there.
Ephialtes of Trachis
Ephialtes of Trachis was the son of Eurydemus of Malis.
Ephialtes of Trachis was the son of Eurydemus of Malis.
Epicrates of Athens
Epicrates (Epikratês) was a citizen of ancient Athens who took a prominent part in public affairs after the end of the Peloponnesian War.
Epicrates (Epikratês) was a citizen of ancient Athens who took a prominent part in public affairs after the end of the Peloponnesian War.
Eratosthenes (statesman)
Eratosthenes of Athens was one of the Thirty Tyrants elected to rule the city of Athens after the Peloponnesian War (431-404 BC).
Eratosthenes of Athens was one of the Thirty Tyrants elected to rule the city of Athens after the Peloponnesian War (431-404 BC).
Eryximachus
The Symposium is a philosophical text by Plato dated c. 385–380 BCE. It concerns itself at one level with the genesis, purpose and nature of love.
The Symposium is a philosophical text by Plato dated c. 385–380 BCE. It concerns itself at one level with the genesis, purpose and nature of love.
Eteonicus
Eteonicus was a Spartan commander during the Peloponesian and Corinthian Wars.
Eteonicus was a Spartan commander during the Peloponesian and Corinthian Wars.
Eualcides
Eualcides or Eualkides was a Greek military commander from Eretria who was killed during the Battle of Ephesus in 498 BCE.
Eualcides or Eualkides was a Greek military commander from Eretria who was killed during the Battle of Ephesus in 498 BCE.
Eucleides
Eucleides was archon of Athens at the end of 5th century BC.
Eucleides was archon of Athens at the end of 5th century BC.
Euctemon
Euctemon (unknown-fl. 432 BC) was an Athenian astronomer.
Euctemon (unknown-fl. 432 BC) was an Athenian astronomer.
Euenus
Euenus (or Evenus) of Paros, (Εὔηνος), was a 5th century BC philosopher and poet who was roughly contemporary with Socrates.
Euenus (or Evenus) of Paros, (Εὔηνος), was a 5th century BC philosopher and poet who was roughly contemporary with Socrates.
Eupolis
Eupolis was an Athenian poet of the Old Comedy, who flourished during the time of the Peloponnesian War.
Eupolis was an Athenian poet of the Old Comedy, who flourished during the time of the Peloponnesian War.
Euripides
Euripides was one of the three great tragedians of classical Athens, the other two being Aeschylus and Sophocles.
Euripides was one of the three great tragedians of classical Athens, the other two being Aeschylus and Sophocles.
Eurybiades
Eurybiades was the Spartan commander in charge of the Greek navy during the Persian Wars.
Eurybiades was the Spartan commander in charge of the Greek navy during the Persian Wars.
Eurymedon (strategos)
Eurymedon (Εὐρυμέδων) (died 413 BC) was one of the Athenian generals (strategoi) during the Peloponnesian War.
Eurymedon (Εὐρυμέδων) (died 413 BC) was one of the Athenian generals (strategoi) during the Peloponnesian War.
Eurymedon of Myrrhinus
Eurymedon of Myrrhinus married Plato's sister, Potone.
Eurymedon of Myrrhinus married Plato's sister, Potone.
Euryphon
Euryphon, (Εὐρυφῶν), a celebrated Greek physician of Cnidos in Caria, who was probably born in the former half of the 5th century BC, as Soranus says that he was a contemporary of Hippocrates, ...
Euryphon, (Εὐρυφῶν), a celebrated Greek physician of Cnidos in Caria, who was probably born in the former half of the 5th century BC, as Soranus says that he was a contemporary of Hippocrates, ...
Euthyphro (prophet)
Euthyphro of Prospalta was an ancient Athenian religious prophet best known for his role in his eponymous dialogue written by the philosopher Plato.
Euthyphro of Prospalta was an ancient Athenian religious prophet best known for his role in his eponymous dialogue written by the philosopher Plato.
Gelo
Gelo (or Gelon, died 478 BC, Greek: Γέλων; gen: Γέλωνος), son of Deinomenes, was a 5th century BC ruler of Gela and Syracuse and first of the Deinomenid rulers.
Gelo (or Gelon, died 478 BC, Greek: Γέλων; gen: Γέλωνος), son of Deinomenes, was a 5th century BC ruler of Gela and Syracuse and first of the Deinomenid rulers.
Glaucon
Glaucon son of Ariston, was an ancient Athenian and the philosopher Plato's older brother.
Glaucon son of Ariston, was an ancient Athenian and the philosopher Plato's older brother.
Gnesippus
Gnesippus son of Cleomachus, a Doric lyric poet, according to Meineke, whose light and licentious love verses were attacked by the Athenian comic poets, Chionides, Cratinus, and Eupolis.
Gnesippus son of Cleomachus, a Doric lyric poet, according to Meineke, whose light and licentious love verses were attacked by the Athenian comic poets, Chionides, Cratinus, and Eupolis.
Gorgo, Queen of Sparta
Gorgo (Γοργώ) (fl. 480 BC) was the daughter and the only known child of Cleomenes I, King of Sparta (r.
Gorgo (Γοργώ) (fl. 480 BC) was the daughter and the only known child of Cleomenes I, King of Sparta (r.
Gygaea of Macedon
Gygaea was a daughter of Amyntas I and sister of Alexander I of Macedon.
Gygaea was a daughter of Amyntas I and sister of Alexander I of Macedon.
Gylippus
Gylippus (Γύλιππος) was a Spartan general of the 5th century BC; he was the son of Cleandridas, who was the adviser of King Pleistoanax and had been expelled from Sparta for accepting Athenian b...
Gylippus (Γύλιππος) was a Spartan general of the 5th century BC; he was the son of Cleandridas, who was the adviser of King Pleistoanax and had been expelled from Sparta for accepting Athenian b...
Hagnon
Hagnon was an Athenian general and statesman.
Hagnon was an Athenian general and statesman.
Harpalus (astronomer)
Harpalus was an ancient Greek astronomer who corrected the cycle of Cleostratus and invented the Nine Year Cycle.
Harpalus was an ancient Greek astronomer who corrected the cycle of Cleostratus and invented the Nine Year Cycle.
Hecataeus of Miletus
Hecataeus of Miletus (c. 550 BC – c. 476 BC) (Greek Ἑκαταῖος), named after the Greek goddess Hecate, was an early Greek historian of a wealthy family.
Hecataeus of Miletus (c. 550 BC – c. 476 BC) (Greek Ἑκαταῖος), named after the Greek goddess Hecate, was an early Greek historian of a wealthy family.
Hegemon of Thasos
Hegemon of Thasos (ήγεμών ό Θάσος) was a Greek writer of the Old Comedy.
Hegemon of Thasos (ήγεμών ό Θάσος) was a Greek writer of the Old Comedy.
Hegesandridas
Hegesandridas or Agesandridas, son of a "Hegesander" or "Agesander", perhaps the same who is mentioned as a member of the last Spartan embassy sent to Athens before the Peloponnesian War, ...
Hegesandridas or Agesandridas, son of a "Hegesander" or "Agesander", perhaps the same who is mentioned as a member of the last Spartan embassy sent to Athens before the Peloponnesian War, ...
Hegesistratus
Hegesistratus was a soothsayer for Mardonius during the Greco-Persian Wars.
Hegesistratus was a soothsayer for Mardonius during the Greco-Persian Wars.
Heraclitus
Heraclitus of Ephesus was a pre-Socratic Greek philosopher, a native of the Greek city Ephesus, Ionia, on the coast of Asia Minor.
Heraclitus of Ephesus was a pre-Socratic Greek philosopher, a native of the Greek city Ephesus, Ionia, on the coast of Asia Minor.
Hermippus
Hermippus was the one-eyed Athenian writer of the Old Comedy who flourished during the Peloponnesian War.
Hermippus was the one-eyed Athenian writer of the Old Comedy who flourished during the Peloponnesian War.
Hermocrates
Hermocrates was an ancient Syracusan general during the Athenians' Sicilian Expedition in the midst of the Peloponnesian War.
Hermocrates was an ancient Syracusan general during the Athenians' Sicilian Expedition in the midst of the Peloponnesian War.
Hermogenes (philosopher)
Hermogenes was a son of Hipponicus, and a brother of the wealthy Callias.
Hermogenes was a son of Hipponicus, and a brother of the wealthy Callias.
Hermonax
Hermonax (active between 470 and 440 BC in Athens) was a Greek vase painter of the Attic red-figure style.
Hermonax (active between 470 and 440 BC in Athens) was a Greek vase painter of the Attic red-figure style.
Herodicus
Herodicus (Ἡρóδιĸος) was a Greek physician of the fifth century BC, and a native of Selymbria.
Herodicus (Ἡρóδιĸος) was a Greek physician of the fifth century BC, and a native of Selymbria.
Herodotus
Herodotus was an ancient Greek historian who was born in Halicarnassus, Caria and lived in the 5th century BC.
Herodotus was an ancient Greek historian who was born in Halicarnassus, Caria and lived in the 5th century BC.
Hiero I of Syracuse
Hieron I (Ἱέρων in Greek) was the son of Deinomenes, the brother of Gelon and tyrant of Syracuse in Sicily from 478 to 467 BC. In succeeding Gelon, he conspired against a third brother Polyzelos.
Hieron I (Ἱέρων in Greek) was the son of Deinomenes, the brother of Gelon and tyrant of Syracuse in Sicily from 478 to 467 BC. In succeeding Gelon, he conspired against a third brother Polyzelos.
Hipparete
Hipparete (Greek: ) was the daughter of Hipponicus III, a wealthy Athenian.
Hipparete (Greek: ) was the daughter of Hipponicus III, a wealthy Athenian.
Hippasus
Hippasus (, Híppasos; 5th century BC) of Metapontum in Magna Graecia, was a Pythagorean philosopher.
Hippasus (, Híppasos; 5th century BC) of Metapontum in Magna Graecia, was a Pythagorean philosopher.
Hippias
Hippias of Elis (Ἱππίας; late 5th century BCE) was a Greek Sophist, and a contemporary of Socrates.
Hippias of Elis (Ἱππίας; late 5th century BCE) was a Greek Sophist, and a contemporary of Socrates.
Hippias (tyrant)
Hippias of Athens was one of the sons of Peisistratus, and was tyrant of Athens in the 6th century BC.
Hippias of Athens was one of the sons of Peisistratus, and was tyrant of Athens in the 6th century BC.
Hippo (philosopher)
Hippo (or Hippon, Ἵππων; 5th century BC) was a Presocratic Greek philosopher.
Hippo (or Hippon, Ἵππων; 5th century BC) was a Presocratic Greek philosopher.
Hippocrates
Hippocrates of Cos or Hippokrates of Kos was an ancient Greek physician of the Age of Pericles, and is considered one of the most outstanding figures in the history of medicine.
Hippocrates of Cos or Hippokrates of Kos was an ancient Greek physician of the Age of Pericles, and is considered one of the most outstanding figures in the history of medicine.
Hippocrates (physician)
Hippocrates (Ἱπποκράτης) was the name of several physicians in the time of Ancient Greece, some of whom were in the same family as the celebrated Hippocrates of Cos (Hippocrates II).
Hippocrates (Ἱπποκράτης) was the name of several physicians in the time of Ancient Greece, some of whom were in the same family as the celebrated Hippocrates of Cos (Hippocrates II).
Hippocrates of Athens
Hippocrates of Athens (ca. 459 BC – 424 BC, Greek:, Hippokrátēs or ‘Ippokrátīs), the son of Ariphron, was a strategos of the Athenians in 424 BC, serving alongside Demosthenes.
Hippocrates of Athens (ca. 459 BC – 424 BC, Greek:, Hippokrátēs or ‘Ippokrátīs), the son of Ariphron, was a strategos of the Athenians in 424 BC, serving alongside Demosthenes.
Hippocrates of Chios
Hippocrates of Chios was an ancient Greek mathematician,, and astronomer, who lived c. 470 – c. 410 BCE.
Hippocrates of Chios was an ancient Greek mathematician,, and astronomer, who lived c. 470 – c. 410 BCE.
Hippocrates of Gela
Hippocrates (died 491 BC) (not to be confused with Hippocrates of Cos) was the second tyrant of Gela and ruled from 498 BC to 491 BC. He was the brother of Cleander and succeeded him to the thro...
Hippocrates (died 491 BC) (not to be confused with Hippocrates of Cos) was the second tyrant of Gela and ruled from 498 BC to 491 BC. He was the brother of Cleander and succeeded him to the thro...
Hippodamus of Miletus
Hippodamus of Miletos (or Hippodamos, Greek: Ἱππόδαμος ὁ Μιλήσιος) (498 BC — 408 BC) was an ancient Greek architect, urban planner, physician, mathematician, meteorologist and philosopher ...
Hippodamus of Miletos (or Hippodamos, Greek: Ἱππόδαμος ὁ Μιλήσιος) (498 BC — 408 BC) was an ancient Greek architect, urban planner, physician, mathematician, meteorologist and philosopher ...
Hipponicus III
Hipponicus was an Athenian military commander and son of Callias II and father of Callias III and Hipparete, who later married Alcibiades.
Hipponicus was an Athenian military commander and son of Callias II and father of Callias III and Hipparete, who later married Alcibiades.
Histiaeus
Histiaeus, the son of Lysagoras, was the tyrant of Miletus in the late 6th century BC.
Histiaeus, the son of Lysagoras, was the tyrant of Miletus in the late 6th century BC.
Hydna
Hydna of Scione (fl. 480 BCE), was an ancient Greek swimmer and diver given credit for the destruction of the Persian navy around 480 BCE.
Hydna of Scione (fl. 480 BCE), was an ancient Greek swimmer and diver given credit for the destruction of the Persian navy around 480 BCE.
Hyperbolus
Hyperbolus (Ancient Greek:, Hypérbolos) was an Athenian politician active during the first half of the Peloponnesian war, coming to particular prominence after the death of Cleon.
Hyperbolus (Ancient Greek:, Hypérbolos) was an Athenian politician active during the first half of the Peloponnesian war, coming to particular prominence after the death of Cleon.
Iccus of Taranto
Iccus of Taranto (5th century BC) was a Magna Grecia olympic athlete, a victor during the LXXVII Games (472 BC).
Iccus of Taranto (5th century BC) was a Magna Grecia olympic athlete, a victor during the LXXVII Games (472 BC).
Ictinus
Ictinus (Ικτίνος, Iktinos) was an architect active in the mid 5th century BC. Ancient sources identify Ictinus and Callicrates as co-architects of the Parthenon.
Ictinus (Ικτίνος, Iktinos) was an architect active in the mid 5th century BC. Ancient sources identify Ictinus and Callicrates as co-architects of the Parthenon.
Ion of Chios
Ion of Chios (c. 490/480 - c. 420 BC) was a Greek writer, dramatist, lyric poet and philosopher.
Ion of Chios (c. 490/480 - c. 420 BC) was a Greek writer, dramatist, lyric poet and philosopher.
Iophon
Iophon was a Greek tragic poet and son of Sophocles.
Iophon was a Greek tragic poet and son of Sophocles.
Lacedaimonius
Lacedaimonius was an Athenian general, the son of Cimon.
Lacedaimonius was an Athenian general, the son of Cimon.
Laches (general)
Laches (Gr. Λάχης) (c. 475 BC – 418 BC) was an Athenian aristocrat (son of Melanopos) and general during the Peloponnesian War.
Laches (Gr. Λάχης) (c. 475 BC – 418 BC) was an Athenian aristocrat (son of Melanopos) and general during the Peloponnesian War.
Lais of Corinth
Lais of Corinth was a famous hetaera or courtesan of ancient Greece who was probably born in Corinth.
Lais of Corinth was a famous hetaera or courtesan of ancient Greece who was probably born in Corinth.
Lamachus
Lamachus (Λάμαχος) was an Athenian general in the Peloponnesian War.
Lamachus (Λάμαχος) was an Athenian general in the Peloponnesian War.
Leonidas I
Leonidas I was a Greek hero-king of Sparta, the 17th of the Agiad line, one of the sons of King Anaxandridas II of Sparta, who was believed in mythology to be a descendant of Heracles, possessin...
Leonidas I was a Greek hero-king of Sparta, the 17th of the Agiad line, one of the sons of King Anaxandridas II of Sparta, who was believed in mythology to be a descendant of Heracles, possessin...
Leotychidas
Leotychidas Leotychides, Latychidas
Was a ruler of Sparta 491 BC-476 BC. He led Spartan forces during the Persian Wars from 490 BC to 478 BC. He is not to be confused with another Eurypo...
Leotychidas Leotychides, Latychidas
Was a ruler of Sparta 491 BC-476 BC. He led Spartan forces during the Persian Wars from 490 BC to 478 BC. He is not to be confused with another Eurypo...
Leucippus
Leucippus or Leukippos (Greek:, first half of 5th century BCE) was one of the earliest Greeks to develop the theory of atomism — the idea that everything is composed entirely of various im...
Leucippus or Leukippos (Greek:, first half of 5th century BCE) was one of the earliest Greeks to develop the theory of atomism — the idea that everything is composed entirely of various im...
Lysander
Lysander (; died 395 BC, Λύσανδρος, Lýsandros) was a Spartan general who commanded the Spartan fleet in the Hellespont which defeated the Athenians at Aegospotami in 405 BC. The follo...
Lysander (; died 395 BC, Λύσανδρος, Lýsandros) was a Spartan general who commanded the Spartan fleet in the Hellespont which defeated the Athenians at Aegospotami in 405 BC. The follo...
Lysicles (5th century BC)
Lysicles or Lysikles (died 428 BC, Greek: ) was an Athenian general and leader of the democratic faction in the city.
Lysicles or Lysikles (died 428 BC, Greek: ) was an Athenian general and leader of the democratic faction in the city.
Lysis of Taras
Lysis of Taras (Λῦσις; fl.
Lysis of Taras (Λῦσις; fl.
Magnes (comic poet)
Magnes (Greek: Μάγνης) was an Athenian comic poet of the 5th century BC. Magnes and his contemporary Chionides are the earliest comic poets for whom victories are recorded in the literary compet...
Magnes (Greek: Μάγνης) was an Athenian comic poet of the 5th century BC. Magnes and his contemporary Chionides are the earliest comic poets for whom victories are recorded in the literary compet...
Megistias
Megistias (Greek: Μεγιστίας, "the greatest one") or Themisteas (Θεμιστέας) was a soothsayer from Acarnania who died in the Battle of Thermopylae.
Megistias (Greek: Μεγιστίας, "the greatest one") or Themisteas (Θεμιστέας) was a soothsayer from Acarnania who died in the Battle of Thermopylae.
Melissus of Samos
Melissus of Samos (Μέλισσος; 5th century BC) was the third and last member of the ancient school of Eleatic philosophy, whose other members included Zeno and Parmenides.
Melissus of Samos (Μέλισσος; 5th century BC) was the third and last member of the ancient school of Eleatic philosophy, whose other members included Zeno and Parmenides.
Meno (general)
Meno, son of Alexidemus, was an ancient Thessalian political figure.
Meno, son of Alexidemus, was an ancient Thessalian political figure.
Menon I of Pharsalus
Menon (in Greek Mενων, 525? BC - 472? BC) was a prominent Pharsalian who assisted Athens, led by Cimon, in their battle against Eion around 476 BC. According to Demosthenes (XIII.23, XXII...
Menon (in Greek Mενων, 525? BC - 472? BC) was a prominent Pharsalian who assisted Athens, led by Cimon, in their battle against Eion around 476 BC. According to Demosthenes (XIII.23, XXII...
Menon II of Pharsalus
Menon (in Greek Mενων, 475? BC - 431? BC) commanded a faction of Pharsalians who were among the Thessalians who came to the assistance of the Athenians when they were being attacked by the...
Menon (in Greek Mενων, 475? BC - 431? BC) commanded a faction of Pharsalians who were among the Thessalians who came to the assistance of the Athenians when they were being attacked by the...
Menon III of Pharsalus
Menon, son of Alexidemus, was an ancient Thessalian political figure.
Menon, son of Alexidemus, was an ancient Thessalian political figure.
Meton of Athens
Meton of Athens (Μέτων ὁ Ἀθηναῖος; gen.: Μέτωνος) was a Greek mathematician, astronomer, geometer, and engineer who lived in Athens in the 5th century BC. He is best known for calculations ...
Meton of Athens (Μέτων ὁ Ἀθηναῖος; gen.: Μέτωνος) was a Greek mathematician, astronomer, geometer, and engineer who lived in Athens in the 5th century BC. He is best known for calculations ...
Metrodorus of Cos
Metrodorus of Cos, lived c. 460 BC, was the son of Epicharmus.
Metrodorus of Cos, lived c. 460 BC, was the son of Epicharmus.
Metrodorus of Lampsacus (the elder)
Metrodorus of Lampsacus was a Presocratic philosopher from the Greek town of Lampsacus on the eastern shore of the Hellespont.
Metrodorus of Lampsacus was a Presocratic philosopher from the Greek town of Lampsacus on the eastern shore of the Hellespont.
Miltiades the Younger
Miltiades the Younger or Miltiades IV was the son of one Cimon, a renowned Olympic chariot-racer.
Miltiades the Younger or Miltiades IV was the son of one Cimon, a renowned Olympic chariot-racer.
Mindarus
Mindarus was a Spartan admiral who commanded the Peloponnesian fleet in 411 and 410 BC, during the Peloponnesian War.
Mindarus was a Spartan admiral who commanded the Peloponnesian fleet in 411 and 410 BC, during the Peloponnesian War.
Mithaecus
Mithaecus (Ancient Greek: Mithaikos) was a cook and cookbook author of the late 5th century BC. A Greek-speaking native of Sicily at a time when the island was rich and highly civilized, M...
Mithaecus (Ancient Greek: Mithaikos) was a cook and cookbook author of the late 5th century BC. A Greek-speaking native of Sicily at a time when the island was rich and highly civilized, M...
Mnesikles
Mnesikles (Latin transliteration: Mnesicles) was an ancient Athenian architect active in the mid 5th century BCE, the age of Pericles.
Mnesikles (Latin transliteration: Mnesicles) was an ancient Athenian architect active in the mid 5th century BCE, the age of Pericles.
Myia
Myia was a Pythagorean philosopher and, according to later tradition, one of the daughters of Theano and Pythagoras.
Myia was a Pythagorean philosopher and, according to later tradition, one of the daughters of Theano and Pythagoras.
Myronides
Myronides was an Athenian general in 458 BC, when he defeated the Corinthians at Megara, and again in 457 BC, when he defeated the Boeotians at the Battle of Oenophyta.
Myronides was an Athenian general in 458 BC, when he defeated the Corinthians at Megara, and again in 457 BC, when he defeated the Boeotians at the Battle of Oenophyta.
Nichomachus
Nichomachus was a playwright who lived in Athens in the 5th century BC. He was a younger contemporary of Sophocles.
Nichomachus was a playwright who lived in Athens in the 5th century BC. He was a younger contemporary of Sophocles.
Nicomachus (scribe)
Nicomachus (Νικόμαχος) was a scribe who headed an Athenian committee, the, tasked with publishing the laws of Draco and Solon after the oligarchic revolution of 411 BC had been suppressed by the...
Nicomachus (Νικόμαχος) was a scribe who headed an Athenian committee, the, tasked with publishing the laws of Draco and Solon after the oligarchic revolution of 411 BC had been suppressed by the...
Nymphodorus of Abdera
Nymphodorus of Abdera was a citizen of Abdera, Thrace whose sister married Sitalces, a king of Thrace.
Nymphodorus of Abdera was a citizen of Abdera, Thrace whose sister married Sitalces, a king of Thrace.
Oenopides
Oenopides of Chios was an ancient Greek mathematician and astronomer, who lived around 450 BCE. He was born shortly after 500 BCE on the island of Chios, but mostly worked in Athens.
Oenopides of Chios was an ancient Greek mathematician and astronomer, who lived around 450 BCE. He was born shortly after 500 BCE on the island of Chios, but mostly worked in Athens.
Onatas (philosopher)
Onatas (Ὀνάτας; 5th century BC?) of Croton or Tarentum was a Pythagorean philosopher.
Onatas (Ὀνάτας; 5th century BC?) of Croton or Tarentum was a Pythagorean philosopher.
Onomacritus
Onomacritus (c. 530 - 480 BCE), also known as Onomacritos or Onomakritos, was a Greek chresmologue, or compiler of oracles, who lived at the court of the tyrant Pisistratus in Athens.
Onomacritus (c. 530 - 480 BCE), also known as Onomacritos or Onomakritos, was a Greek chresmologue, or compiler of oracles, who lived at the court of the tyrant Pisistratus in Athens.
Pagondas
Pagondas (Παγώνδας; son of Aeolidas, was a Theban general and statesman, who is best known for his command of the Boeotian forces at the Battle of Delium during the Peloponnesian War.
Pagondas (Παγώνδας; son of Aeolidas, was a Theban general and statesman, who is best known for his command of the Boeotian forces at the Battle of Delium during the Peloponnesian War.
Panaenus
Panaenus, brother of Pheidias, was an ancient Greek painter who worked in conjunction with Polygnotus and Micon at Athens.
Panaenus, brother of Pheidias, was an ancient Greek painter who worked in conjunction with Polygnotus and Micon at Athens.
Pantites
Pantites (died c. 480s BC) was a Spartan warrior, one of the Three Hundred sent to the Battle of Thermopylae.
Pantites (died c. 480s BC) was a Spartan warrior, one of the Three Hundred sent to the Battle of Thermopylae.
Panyassis
Panyassis of Halicarnassus, sometimes known as Panyasis (Ancient Greek ), was a 5th century BC Greek epic poet, famous for the Heracleia and the Ionica.
Panyassis of Halicarnassus, sometimes known as Panyasis (Ancient Greek ), was a 5th century BC Greek epic poet, famous for the Heracleia and the Ionica.
Pausanias (general)
Pausanias was a Spartan general of the 5th century BC. He was a scion of the royal house of the Agiads but not in the direct line of succession himself: the son of Cleombrotus and nephew of Leon...
Pausanias was a Spartan general of the 5th century BC. He was a scion of the royal house of the Agiads but not in the direct line of succession himself: the son of Cleombrotus and nephew of Leon...
Pausanias II of Sparta
Pausanias King of Sparta from 409 BC. He was the son of the Agiad king Pleistoanax.
Pausanias King of Sparta from 409 BC. He was the son of the Agiad king Pleistoanax.
Pausanias of Sicily
Pausanias was a native of Sicily in the 5th century BC, who belonged to the family of the Asclepiadae, and whose father's name was Anchitus.
Pausanias was a native of Sicily in the 5th century BC, who belonged to the family of the Asclepiadae, and whose father's name was Anchitus.
Peisistratus of Orchomenus
Peisistratus or Peisitratos or Pisistratus was king of Arcadian Orchomenus at the time of the Peloponnesian War, who became the object of the hatred of the oligarchical party, and wa...
Peisistratus or Peisitratos or Pisistratus was king of Arcadian Orchomenus at the time of the Peloponnesian War, who became the object of the hatred of the oligarchical party, and wa...
Peithias
Peithias was a democratic leader of Corcyra during the Peloponnesian War.
Peithias was a democratic leader of Corcyra during the Peloponnesian War.
Perdiccas II of Macedon
Perdiccas II (Περδίκκας Β) was King of Macedonia from about 454 BC to about 413 BC.
Perdiccas II (Περδίκκας Β) was King of Macedonia from about 454 BC to about 413 BC.
Pericles
Pericles (, Periklēs, "surrounded by glory"; c. 495 – 429 BC) was a prominent and influential Greek statesman, orator, and general of Athens during the city's Golden Age—specifically, the ti...
Pericles (, Periklēs, "surrounded by glory"; c. 495 – 429 BC) was a prominent and influential Greek statesman, orator, and general of Athens during the city's Golden Age—specifically, the ti...
Perictione
Perictione or Periktione was the Greek mother of Plato.
Perictione or Periktione was the Greek mother of Plato.
Peripoltas
Peripoltas is a Prophet mentioned in Plutarch's Parallel Lives.
Peripoltas is a Prophet mentioned in Plutarch's Parallel Lives.
Phaeax (architect)
Phaeax (Greek: ) was a celebrated architect of Agrigentum, who flourished about 480 BCE, and executed several important public works for his native city.
Phaeax (Greek: ) was a celebrated architect of Agrigentum, who flourished about 480 BCE, and executed several important public works for his native city.
Phaeax (orator)
Phaeax (Greek: ) was an Athenian orator and statesman.
Phaeax (Greek: ) was an Athenian orator and statesman.
Phaedrus (Athenian)
Phaedrus, son of Pythocles, of the Myrrhinus deme (Greek: Φαῖδρος Πυθοχλἑους Μυρρινοὺσιος, Phaĩdros Puthocléous Murrinoúsios, circa 444 – 393 BCE), was an ancient Athenian aristocrat associa...
Phaedrus, son of Pythocles, of the Myrrhinus deme (Greek: Φαῖδρος Πυθοχλἑους Μυρρινοὺσιος, Phaĩdros Puthocléous Murrinoúsios, circa 444 – 393 BCE), was an ancient Athenian aristocrat associa...
Phaenarete
Phaenarete (Greek Φαιναρέτη), wife of Sophroniscus, was the mother of the Greek philosopher Socrates and his half-brother, Patrocles.
Phaenarete (Greek Φαιναρέτη), wife of Sophroniscus, was the mother of the Greek philosopher Socrates and his half-brother, Patrocles.
Pheidippides
Pheidippides, hero of Ancient Greece, is the central figure in a story which was the inspiration for a modern sporting event, the marathon.
Pheidippides, hero of Ancient Greece, is the central figure in a story which was the inspiration for a modern sporting event, the marathon.
Pherecrates
Pherecrates, was an Greek poet of Athenian Old Comedy, and a rough contemporary of Cratinus, Crates and Aristophanes.
Pherecrates, was an Greek poet of Athenian Old Comedy, and a rough contemporary of Cratinus, Crates and Aristophanes.
Philocles
Philocles was an Athenian tragic poet during the 5th century BCE. He was the nephew of the famous poet Aeschylus, being the son of Aeschylus' sister.
Philocles was an Athenian tragic poet during the 5th century BCE. He was the nephew of the famous poet Aeschylus, being the son of Aeschylus' sister.
Philotas (musician)
Philotas (in Greek Φιλωτας; lived 5th century BC) was an ancient Greek dithyrambic poet and musician, the disciple of Philoxenus of Cythera; he is considered only worthy of notice as havin...
Philotas (in Greek Φιλωτας; lived 5th century BC) was an ancient Greek dithyrambic poet and musician, the disciple of Philoxenus of Cythera; he is considered only worthy of notice as havin...
Phormio
Phormio, the son of Asopius, was an Athenian general and admiral before and during the Peloponnesian War.
Phormio, the son of Asopius, was an Athenian general and admiral before and during the Peloponnesian War.
Phormis
Phormis (, around 478 BC?) is one of the originators of Greek comedy, or of a particular form of it.
Phormis (, around 478 BC?) is one of the originators of Greek comedy, or of a particular form of it.
Phradmon
Phradmon was a little-known sculptor from Argos, whom Pliny places as the contemporary of Polykleitos, Myron, Pythagoras, Scopas, and Perelius, at Olympiad 90 in 420 BC, in giving an anecdotal d...
Phradmon was a little-known sculptor from Argos, whom Pliny places as the contemporary of Polykleitos, Myron, Pythagoras, Scopas, and Perelius, at Olympiad 90 in 420 BC, in giving an anecdotal d...
Phrynichus (tragic poet)
Phrynichus, son of Polyphradmon and pupil of Thespis, was one of the earliest of the Greek tragedians.
Phrynichus, son of Polyphradmon and pupil of Thespis, was one of the earliest of the Greek tragedians.
Pistoxenos Painter
The Pistoxenos Painter was an important ancient Greek vase painter of the Classical period.
The Pistoxenos Painter was an important ancient Greek vase painter of the Classical period.
Plato (comic poet)
Plato was an Athenian comic poet and contemporary of Aristophanes.
Plato was an Athenian comic poet and contemporary of Aristophanes.
Pleistarchus
Pleistarchus or Plistarch (; died 458 BC) was the Agiad King of Sparta from 480 to 458 BC. He was the son of Leonidas I and Gorgo.
Pleistarchus or Plistarch (; died 458 BC) was the Agiad King of Sparta from 480 to 458 BC. He was the son of Leonidas I and Gorgo.
Pleistoanax
Pleistoanax was an Agiad King of Sparta.
Pleistoanax was an Agiad King of Sparta.
Polemarchus
Polemarchus or Polemarch (died 404 BC) was the son of Cephalus of Syracuse.
Polemarchus or Polemarch (died 404 BC) was the son of Cephalus of Syracuse.
Polydamas of Skotoussa
Polydamas of Skotoussa (Greek: Πολυδάμας (gen.: -ντος) ὁ Σκοτουσσαῖος), son of Nicias, was a Thessalian pankratiast, victor in the 93rd Olympiad (408 BC).
Polydamas of Skotoussa (Greek: Πολυδάμας (gen.: -ντος) ὁ Σκοτουσσαῖος), son of Nicias, was a Thessalian pankratiast, victor in the 93rd Olympiad (408 BC).
Polygnotus
Polygnotus was an ancient Greek painter from the middle of the 5th century BC, son and pupil of Aglaophon.
Polygnotus was an ancient Greek painter from the middle of the 5th century BC, son and pupil of Aglaophon.
Polyzalus
The Charioteer of Delphi, also known as Heniokhos (the rein-holder), is one of the best-known statues surviving from Ancient Greece, and is considered one of the finest examples of ancient b...
The Charioteer of Delphi, also known as Heniokhos (the rein-holder), is one of the best-known statues surviving from Ancient Greece, and is considered one of the finest examples of ancient b...
Potone
Potone daughter of Ariston and Perictione, was Plato's older sister.
Potone daughter of Ariston and Perictione, was Plato's older sister.
Pratinas
Pratinas (Πρατίνας) was one of the earliest tragic poets of Athens, he was a native of Phlius in Peloponnesus.
Pratinas (Πρατίνας) was one of the earliest tragic poets of Athens, he was a native of Phlius in Peloponnesus.
Praxilla
Praxilla of Sicyon, was a Greek lyric poet of the 5th century BC. She was a contemporary of Telesilla.
Praxilla of Sicyon, was a Greek lyric poet of the 5th century BC. She was a contemporary of Telesilla.
Prodicus
Prodicus of Ceos (Πρόδικος, Pródikos; c. 465 BC – c. 395 BC) was a Greek philosopher, and part of the first generation of Sophists.
Prodicus of Ceos (Πρόδικος, Pródikos; c. 465 BC – c. 395 BC) was a Greek philosopher, and part of the first generation of Sophists.
Protagoras
Protagoras was a pre-Socratic Greek philosopher and is numbered as one of the sophists by Plato.
Protagoras was a pre-Socratic Greek philosopher and is numbered as one of the sophists by Plato.
Protomachus (Athenian general)
Protomachus was an Athenian general in the naval Battle of Arginusae.
Protomachus was an Athenian general in the naval Battle of Arginusae.
Proxenus of Boeotia
Proxenus of Boeotia was a disciple of Gorgias, and a friend of Xenophon.
Proxenus of Boeotia was a disciple of Gorgias, and a friend of Xenophon.
Pyrilampes
Pyrilampes was an ancient Athenian politician and stepfather of the philosopher Plato.
Pyrilampes was an ancient Athenian politician and stepfather of the philosopher Plato.
Pythagoras (sculptor)
Pythagoras of Samos (Ancient Greek:, fl.
Pythagoras of Samos (Ancient Greek:, fl.
Reed Painter
The Reed Painter is an anonymous Greek vase painter of white-ground lekythoi, a type of vessel for containing oil often left as grave offerings.
The Reed Painter is an anonymous Greek vase painter of white-ground lekythoi, a type of vessel for containing oil often left as grave offerings.
Sannyrion
Sannyrion (Greek: Σαννυρίων) was an Athenian comic poet of the late 5th century BC, and a contemporary of Diocles and Philyllius, according to the Suda.
Sannyrion (Greek: Σαννυρίων) was an Athenian comic poet of the late 5th century BC, and a contemporary of Diocles and Philyllius, according to the Suda.
Scythes
Scythes was tyrant or ruler of Zancle in Sicily.
Scythes was tyrant or ruler of Zancle in Sicily.
Shuvalov Painter
The Shuvalov Painter was an Attic vase painter of the red-figure style, active between 440 and 410 BC, i.e. in the High Classical period (Parthenon period).
The Shuvalov Painter was an Attic vase painter of the red-figure style, active between 440 and 410 BC, i.e. in the High Classical period (Parthenon period).
Simon the Shoemaker
Simon the Shoemaker was an associate of the Athenian philosopher Socrates in the late 5th century BCE. He is known mostly from the account given in Diogenes Laërtius' Lives and Opinions of Emi...
Simon the Shoemaker was an associate of the Athenian philosopher Socrates in the late 5th century BCE. He is known mostly from the account given in Diogenes Laërtius' Lives and Opinions of Emi...
Sirras
Sirras, of Illyrian or Lyncestian origins, was a member of the royalty, perhaps prince-regent, of Lyncestis in Upper Macedonia.
Sirras, of Illyrian or Lyncestian origins, was a member of the royalty, perhaps prince-regent, of Lyncestis in Upper Macedonia.
Socrates of Achaea
Socrates (ca 436 BC – 401 BC) was a Greek mercenary general from Achaea who traveled to Persia to fight at the Battle of Cunaxa.
Socrates (ca 436 BC – 401 BC) was a Greek mercenary general from Achaea who traveled to Persia to fight at the Battle of Cunaxa.
Socrates the Younger
Socrates the Younger (Greek: Σωκράτης ὁ νεώτερος, Sōkrátēs ho neōteros, c. 415 – 4th century BCE) was an ancient Athenian philosopher best remembered for his depiction in Plato's Statesman.
Socrates the Younger (Greek: Σωκράτης ὁ νεώτερος, Sōkrátēs ho neōteros, c. 415 – 4th century BCE) was an ancient Athenian philosopher best remembered for his depiction in Plato's Statesman.
Sophron
Sophron, of Syracuse, writer of mimes, flourished about 430 BC.
Sophron, of Syracuse, writer of mimes, flourished about 430 BC.
Sophroniscus
Sophroniscus, (Greek Σωφρονίσκος) husband of Phaenarete, was the father of the philosopher Socrates.
Sophroniscus, (Greek Σωφρονίσκος) husband of Phaenarete, was the father of the philosopher Socrates.
Sthenelaidas
Sthenelaidas (Gr. Sthenelaidas) was a Spartan who held the office of ephor in 432 BC, and, in the congress of the Lacedaemonians and their allies at Sparta in that year, vehemently and successfu...
Sthenelaidas (Gr. Sthenelaidas) was a Spartan who held the office of ephor in 432 BC, and, in the congress of the Lacedaemonians and their allies at Sparta in that year, vehemently and successfu...
Strombichides
Strombichides, an Athenian, son of Diotimus, was appointed to command the eight ships which the Athenians sent to the coast of Asia Minor, on the news of the revolt of Chios, in 412 BC. On his a...
Strombichides, an Athenian, son of Diotimus, was appointed to command the eight ships which the Athenians sent to the coast of Asia Minor, on the news of the revolt of Chios, in 412 BC. On his a...
Telauges
Telauges (Τηλαύγης; c. 500 BC) was a Pythagorean philosopher and, according to tradition, the son of Pythagoras and Theano.
Telauges (Τηλαύγης; c. 500 BC) was a Pythagorean philosopher and, according to tradition, the son of Pythagoras and Theano.
Telesarchus of Aegina
Telesarchus of Aegina (fl. 5th century BC) was one of the patrons of the Greek lyric poet Pindar.
Telesarchus of Aegina (fl. 5th century BC) was one of the patrons of the Greek lyric poet Pindar.
Teres I
Teres I, was the first king of the Odrysian state of Thrace.
Teres I, was the first king of the Odrysian state of Thrace.
Terillus
Terillus (Τήριλλος; fl. early 5th century BC) son of Crinippus, tyrant of Himera, in Sicily.
Terillus (Τήριλλος; fl. early 5th century BC) son of Crinippus, tyrant of Himera, in Sicily.
Tharrhypas
Tharrhypas was a king of the Molossians.
Tharrhypas was a king of the Molossians.
Theagenes of Thasos
Theagenes of Thasos was an ancient Greek olympian.
Theagenes of Thasos was an ancient Greek olympian.
Themistocles
Themistocles (Greek: Themistocles; "Glory of the Law"; c. 524–459 BC), was an Athenian politician and a general.
Themistocles (Greek: Themistocles; "Glory of the Law"; c. 524–459 BC), was an Athenian politician and a general.
Theodorus of Byzantium
Theodorus (Θεόδωρος) was a Greek sophist and orator of the late 5th century BC, born of Byzantium.
Theodorus (Θεόδωρος) was a Greek sophist and orator of the late 5th century BC, born of Byzantium.
Theodorus of Cyrene
Theodorus of Cyrene (Θεόδωρος ὁ Κυρήνη) was a Greek mathematician of the 5th century BC. The only first-hand accounts of him that we have are in two of Plato's dialogues: the Theaetetus and...
Theodorus of Cyrene (Θεόδωρος ὁ Κυρήνη) was a Greek mathematician of the 5th century BC. The only first-hand accounts of him that we have are in two of Plato's dialogues: the Theaetetus and...
Theogenes
Theogenes was an Athenian, who, in 425 BC, was appointed together with Cleon to repair to Pylos, and investigate the truth of the tidings, which had been brought thence, as to the difficulties ...
Theogenes was an Athenian, who, in 425 BC, was appointed together with Cleon to repair to Pylos, and investigate the truth of the tidings, which had been brought thence, as to the difficulties ...
Theramenes
Theramenes (; ; floruit 411–404 BC) was an Athenian statesman, prominent in the final decade of the Peloponnesian War.
Theramenes (; ; floruit 411–404 BC) was an Athenian statesman, prominent in the final decade of the Peloponnesian War.
Theron of Acragas
Theron (died 473 BC), son of Aenesidamus, was a Greek tyrant of the town of Acragas in Sicily from 488 BC. He soon became an ally of Gelo, who at that time controlled Gela, and from 485 BC Syr...
Theron (died 473 BC), son of Aenesidamus, was a Greek tyrant of the town of Acragas in Sicily from 488 BC. He soon became an ally of Gelo, who at that time controlled Gela, and from 485 BC Syr...
Thessalus (physician)
Thessalus, (Θεσσαλός), a physician from ancient Greece, and the son of Hippocrates, the famous physician.
Thessalus, (Θεσσαλός), a physician from ancient Greece, and the son of Hippocrates, the famous physician.
Thorax of Lacedaemonia
Thorax of Lacedaemonia is mentioned by Diodorus Siculus as acting under Spartan commander Callicratidas during his operations in Lesbos in 405 BC, and as having been commissioned by him, after t...
Thorax of Lacedaemonia is mentioned by Diodorus Siculus as acting under Spartan commander Callicratidas during his operations in Lesbos in 405 BC, and as having been commissioned by him, after t...
Thorax of Larissa
Thorax (Greek: ) of Larissa in Thessaly was a member of the powerful family of the Aleuadae.
Thorax (Greek: ) of Larissa in Thessaly was a member of the powerful family of the Aleuadae.
Thrasybulus of Syracuse
Thrasybulus was a tyrant who ruled Syracuse for eleven months during 466 and 465 BC. He was a member of the Deinomenid family and the brother of the previous tyrant Hiero, who seized power in S...
Thrasybulus was a tyrant who ruled Syracuse for eleven months during 466 and 465 BC. He was a member of the Deinomenid family and the brother of the previous tyrant Hiero, who seized power in S...
Thrasyllus
Thrasyllus (died 406 BC) was an Athenian strategos (general) and statesman who rose to prominence in the later years of the Peloponnesian War.
Thrasyllus (died 406 BC) was an Athenian strategos (general) and statesman who rose to prominence in the later years of the Peloponnesian War.
Thrasymachus
Thrasymachus was a sophist of Ancient Greece.
Thrasymachus was a sophist of Ancient Greece.
Thucydides, son of Melesias
Thucydides (Θουκυδίδης) was a prominent politician of ancient Athens and the leader for a number of years of the powerful conservative faction.
Thucydides (Θουκυδίδης) was a prominent politician of ancient Athens and the leader for a number of years of the powerful conservative faction.
Timaeus of Locri
Timaeus of Locri was a Greek Pythagorean philosopher living ca.
Timaeus of Locri was a Greek Pythagorean philosopher living ca.
Timocreon
Timocreon of Ialysus in Rhodes was a Greek lyric poet who flourished about 480 BC, at the time of the Persian Wars.
Timocreon of Ialysus in Rhodes was a Greek lyric poet who flourished about 480 BC, at the time of the Persian Wars.
Timon of Athens (person)
Timon of Athens was a citizen of Athens whose reputation for misanthropy grew to legendary status.
Timon of Athens was a citizen of Athens whose reputation for misanthropy grew to legendary status.
Timotheus of Miletus
Timotheus of Miletus (c. 446-357 BC) was a Greek musician and dithyrambic poet.
Timotheus of Miletus (c. 446-357 BC) was a Greek musician and dithyrambic poet.
Tolmides
Tolmides, son of Tolmaeus, was a leading Athenian general of the First Peloponnesian War.
Tolmides, son of Tolmaeus, was a leading Athenian general of the First Peloponnesian War.
Xanthippe
Xanthippe was an ancient Athenian, the wife of Socrates and mother of their three sons: Lamprocles, Sophroniscus, and Menexenus.
Xanthippe was an ancient Athenian, the wife of Socrates and mother of their three sons: Lamprocles, Sophroniscus, and Menexenus.
Xanthippus
Xanthippus (Gr. Xanthippus) was a wealthy Athenian politician and general during the early part of the fifth century BC. He was the son of Ariphron and father of Pericles.
Xanthippus (Gr. Xanthippus) was a wealthy Athenian politician and general during the early part of the fifth century BC. He was the son of Ariphron and father of Pericles.
Xenias of Elis
Xenias was an Elean, of great wealth, who was a proxenos of Sparta, and was also connected by private ties of hospitality with king Agis II. In 400 BC, during the war between Sparta and Elis, X...
Xenias was an Elean, of great wealth, who was a proxenos of Sparta, and was also connected by private ties of hospitality with king Agis II. In 400 BC, during the war between Sparta and Elis, X...
Xenocles
Xenocles or Zenocles was an Ancient Greek tragedian.
Xenocles or Zenocles was an Ancient Greek tragedian.
Xenophanes
Xenophanes of Colophon was a Greek philosopher, theologian, poet, and social and religious critic.
Xenophanes of Colophon was a Greek philosopher, theologian, poet, and social and religious critic.
Xenophon of Corinth
Xenophon of Corinth, son of Thessalus, was a victor at the Olympic Games, both in the foot-race and in the pentathlon, in the 79th Olympiad (464 BC).
Xenophon of Corinth, son of Thessalus, was a victor at the Olympic Games, both in the foot-race and in the pentathlon, in the 79th Olympiad (464 BC).
Zeno of Elea
Zeno of Elea was a pre-Socratic Greek philosopher of southern Italy and a member of the Eleatic School founded by Parmenides.
Zeno of Elea was a pre-Socratic Greek philosopher of southern Italy and a member of the Eleatic School founded by Parmenides.
Zeuxippus of Heraclea
Zeuxippus of Heraclea was an ancient Greek teacher of painting in Athens mentioned by Plato.
Zeuxippus of Heraclea was an ancient Greek teacher of painting in Athens mentioned by Plato.