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Anacharsis the Scythian
Anacharsis
also: Scythes Anacharsis, Scythian Anacharsis
A Scythian prince and sage of the early sixth century BC, often counted among the Seven Wise Men, famed for his austere life and contempt for wealth. Cicero quotes a (spurious) letter of his to Hanno renouncing material gifts as proof that even a barbarian could despise riches.
Reading notes
- Tusculan Disputations §5.90 the Scythian Anacharsis
Anacharsis, a Scythian sage of the 6th cent. BC sometimes numbered among the Seven Wise Men, famed for despising luxury. Cicero quotes a (spurious) letter of his renouncing rich gifts in favor of his austere Scythian life.