Heraclius the Cynic

Heraclius (

Pan. Although offended by this fable, and by the disrespect with which Heraclius mentioned the gods, Julian maintained his silence, fearing that he would appear paranoid if he imposed silence upon Heraclius, as well as for regard for the audience. The encounter occurred while Julian was in Constantinople.^[2]

Julian later composed his long discourse to explain that a Cynic should be an enemy to all pretence and deception, and ought not to compose fables; or, if he will compose them, that they should at least be serious, instructive, and religious.

We also hear upon another occasion of an incident in which Heraclius urged bold action to

Jovian

, Julian's successor.

Notes

^ Julian, Oration 7: To the Cynic Heracleios. cf. Eunapius, fr. 18, Libanius, Orations, xvii. 16, xviii. 157
^ Libanius, Orations, xvii. 16
^ Eunapius, fr. 31, Müller

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[1] Julian, Oration 7: To the Cynic Heracleios. cf. Eunapius, fr. 18, Libanius, Orations, xvii. 16, xviii. 157

[2] Libanius, Orations, xvii. 16

[3] Eunapius, fr. 31, Müller

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