Philodemus
Philosopher, Author
2024 – 2024
Who was Philodemus?
Philodemus of Gadara was an Epicurean philosopher and poet. He studied under Zeno of Sidon in Athens, before moving to Rome, and then to Herculaneum. He was once known chiefly for his poetry preserved in the Greek Anthology, but since the 18th century, many writings of his have been discovered among the charred papyrus rolls at the Villa of the Papyri at Herculaneum. The task of excavating and deciphering these rolls is difficult, and work continues to this day. The works of Philodemus so far discovered include writings on ethics, theology, rhetoric, music, poetry, and the history of various philosophical schools.
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- Born
- Apr 17, 2024
Umm Qais - Profession
- Died
- Apr 17, 2024
Herculaneum
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on July 23, 2013
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