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Plato
A fifth century B.C. Greek philosopher in Athens, who was the student of Socrates, and who attempted to preserve his teaching.
Socrates
A philosopher who was clearly devoted to the examination of the universe and the proper approach to living one's life in the world.
Pindar
He is characterized as the last defender of the old Athenian aristocracy and the beliefs that supported its continuation.
Aristophanes
A fifth century comic playwright in Athens and the representative of "Old Comedy" in Greece.
Herodotus
Is known as the first historian.
Thucydides
The historian of the Peloponnesian War and of the period of Athenian supremacy following the war.
Xenophon
A fifth century Athenian writer characterized as an ordinary Athenian gentleman.
Aeschylus
A fifth century Athenian playwright who is considered the father of tragic drama.
Sophocles
The second of the great tragedians of the fifth century who viewed external events...
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