Greek, Roman, and Byzantine Studies (Nov 2010)

The Gymnosophist Riddle Contest (Berol. P. 13044): A Cynic Text?

  • Philip R. Bosman

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 50, no. 2
pp. 175 – 192

Abstract

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In the anecdote in Berol. P. 13044, Alexander questioning ten Indian gymnosophists, they are seen as passive recipients of his gift of clothing rather then self-sufficient sages, and there is no indication of a Cynic origin.