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Arrian, also known as Flavius ​​Arrian was a historian, philosopher, geographer ...

A free application with the following Ancient Greek plays:

- Alexander Anabasis (7 books) (no translation)

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O Arrian, aka Flavius ​​Arrian was a historian, philosopher, geographer, politician and warrior.

Born in Nicomedia in Asia Minor (in Vythinia), circa 95 AD and died in that around 180 AD He studied first in Nicopolis of Epirus near the Stoic philosopher Epictetus, and then, after the death of Epictetus (120 AD) continued studying in Athens, philosophical and rhetorical. Arrian in honor of his teacher wrote the philosophical work "Epictetus Diatrivai" which recorded the teachings of Epictetus. In literary works had the example of Xenophon.

Hadrian (then Roman emperor), whom he met in Athens, appreciated the virtues and made him prefect of Cappadocia, for seven years (130-137 AD), a post given to Greeks for the first time since the Romans, gave him the rights of Roman citizenship and Arrian acquired his name Flavius ​​and became 'High surrogate. " With administrative skills and prowess repel the invasions of a Scythian people of the Alans against the Roman Empire, while also distinguished for his excellent research spirit. In Athens turned again after it ceased to be commander in Cappadocia, where he was named the Athenian citizen and 145 AD appointed by Hadrian ruler of Athens. In 171 AD was dean of Pandionida race.

Old age he left Athens and went to his hometown, where he became a priest of Demeter and Persephone. The most likely date of death is AD 175

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