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Bion of Borysthenes

Bion

also: Bionis, Bion

Greek popular philosopher of the early third century BC (c. 335-245), associated with the Cynic and Cyrenaic traditions and famous for his witty diatribes. Cicero quotes his quip that the king who tore out his hair in grief acted foolishly, as though baldness eased mourning.

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