Myson of Chenae
Myson of Chenae (/ˈmaɪsən, ˈmaɪsɒn/; Greek: Μύσων ὁ Χηνεύς; fl. 6th-century BC), also called "of Chen", was, according to Plato, one of the Seven Sages of Greece. He is not to be confused with the Myson of 5th-century Athens who ran a pottery and inspired, and taught, many of the Mannerists including the Pan Painter.
Biography
According to Sosicrates, who quoted Hermippus, Myson was the son of Strymon, a tyrant of his country.[1] All sources agree that Myson was a plain farmer, though they differ as to his place of birth and residence. He is said to have lived in the village of Chen, though this is variously located in Laconia or Crete. He is also said to be "of Oeta", which seems to be a reference to Mount Oeta; but the reference is sometimes read as "Etea" instead, which again may have been in Laconia or else in Crete.[2] He died at the age of 97.[1]
In his instead.
The
- Myson of Chen in Oeta; this is he
- Who for wiseheartedness surpasses thee;[1]
Quotations
- "We should not investigate facts by the light of arguments, but arguments by the light of facts."[1]
Notes
- ^ Diogenes Laërtius. Lives of the Eminent Philosophers. Translated by Robert Drew Hicks. Cambridge: Harvard University Press. Volume 1. 1982. Page 113
- Stephen of Byzantium, χην and ητια.
References
Lives of the Eminent Philosophers. Vol. 1:1. Translated by Hicks, Robert Drew(Two volume ed.). Loeb Classical Library.
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