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Callanus the Indian

Callanus

also: Callanus Indus, Callani

Indian gymnosophist who accompanied Alexander and burned himself on a pyre, foretelling that he would soon see Alexander again; Alexander died a few days later (De Divinatione 1.47, 1.65).

Mentioned in 2 works (6 total)

Tusculan Disputations philosophy · 2 mentions
On Divination philosophy · 4 mentions

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