Callisthenes

[ kuh-lis-thuh-neez ]

noun

1. c360–327 b.c., Greek philosopher: chronicled Alexander the Great's conquests.

Example Sentences

Some say that Callisthenes was crucified by order of Alexander for not having acknowledged him to be the son of Jupiter.

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If we are to lay it down that Callisthenes deserved his death, what100 ought to happen to Timaeus?

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Surely there is much more reason for Providence to be wroth with him than with Callisthenes.

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Killed his best friend Clitus in his cups, carried about Callisthenes, suspected of plotting, in an iron cage.

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Another masked gentleman, who was understood to be "Callisthenes" of Oxford Street, now rose to make a few useful suggestions.

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