The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Iphicles
Also known as Cynic philosopher Iphicles
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 116
A philosopher whose unconventional appearance and fearless speech mark him as one who has chosen to live according to principles that transcend social convention.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 116
- Books
- 1
Iphicles was a Cynic philosopher of intrepid sincerity who served as deputy of Epirus. Known for his extravagant dress and manners that reflected his philosophical rejection of social norms, he spoke truth to the emperor without fear, embodying the Cynic ideal of living according to nature rather than convention.
Description
A man whose appearance deliberately challenges social conventions, with wild hair and beard that mark his Cynic philosophy. He wears extravagant and unconventional clothing that reflects his rejection of societal norms. His bearing radiates the fearless sincerity of one who values truth above social approval, with eyes that hold the direct gaze of philosophical conviction.
Story so far
BOOK 1The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire / Table of Contents with links in the HTML file to the two Project Gutenberg editions (12 volumes)
Appearances
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