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RE: Oracles, shipwrecks and lentil soup - Understanding Stoicism: Historical context pt.2

in #philosophy7 years ago

Excellent follow-up article ! But I am not so sure about the historically accurate repiction of Zeno, since the greek academics have long debated about his decorative accessories. The latest theory supports that he was quite a hardcore ganster with the constant tendecy of wearing golden chains around his neck.

And an actual fact: The name Stoicism comes from the greek word Στωικισμός which comes from the greek word Στοά for the Arcade/Portico. This is because Zenon was usually giving his lectures inside the Ποικίλη Στοά a famous arcade near the ancient market (Αγορά) of Athens.

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Hehehe. Zeno of Citium, the OG.

And good point about the Stoa Poikile. Looking back on it, I should have added that somewhere in the story.