Diotima
The Life of Hipparchia Diogenes Laertius Book VI. 96-98 Translation and notes copyright 1997 by Celia Luschnig All rights reserved. Hipparchia, the sister of Metrocles, (1) was also captivated by philosophical discourse. Sister and brother were natives of Maroneia.(2) She fell in love with Crates, his words and his way of life, and took no interest in any of the men who wanted to marry her, not ...
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