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Lucian of Samosata

Rhetorician and satirist from the ancient city of Samosata, Syria. He wrote his works in ancient Greek, although it was not his native tongue.

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2nd-century Syrian satirist and rhetorician

Born ca. 125 AD
Died ca. 180 AD

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2nd-century Syrian satirist and rhetorician

Born ca. 125 AD
Died ca. 180 AD

Subjects

Greek Satire Greek Dialogues Translations into English Translations into German Early works to 1800 Greek literature Translations into French Lucian, of samosata Translations into Italian Greek literature, history and criticism Imaginary Voyages Religion Translations from Greek Criticism and interpretation Cults Greek language materials Satire, Greek Satire, greek Ancient Philosophy Early works to 1900 German literature Greek drama (Comedy) Prose literature Classical literature Conduct of life

Places

Greece Hierapolis (Extinct city) Hierapolis (Syria : Extinct city) Syria Turkey

People

Lucian of Samosata Alexander of Abonuteichos Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) Lucian

Time

20th century

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Alternative names

  • Lucian
  • Λουκιανός
  • Lucianus Samosatensis
  • Lucian of Samosata
  • Lucien
  • Lucien (de Samosata)
  • Samosatenus Lucianus
  • Luciano de Samosata
  • Luciano De Samosata
  • Lucianus
  • of Samosata Lucian
  • Luciano Di Samosata
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