Greek, Roman, and Byzantine Studies (Nov 2010)
The Gymnosophist Riddle Contest (Berol. P. 13044): A Cynic Text?
Abstract
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.
