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Lesbiaci (Dicaearchus)
the Lesbiaca
also: Lesbiaci, Lesbiaca
Dicaearchus of Messana's dialogue in three books, set at Mytilene on Lesbos (hence the title), arguing that the soul is mortal and has no separate existence. Cicero treats it as the principal ancient case against immortality.
Reading notes
- Tusculan Disputations §1.77 He wrote three books, called the \textit{Lesbiaca}, because the conversation is set at Mytilene
Dicaearchus's dialogue in three books (the Lesbiaci), set at Mytilene on Lesbos, arguing that the soul is mortal. Cicero treats it as the principal ancient case against immortality.