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α478Ἀδιαφορίαindifference[Meaning] negligence without close observation. "Indifference means two things. One is that which contributes neither to happiness nor to misery, as is the case with wealth, reputation, health, strength and suchlike; for it is …highlong
α527ἈδριανόςHadrianos, Hadrianus, HadrianEmperor of the Romans. He was of senatorial descent, his father having been the general Afer -- for thus he was [sur]named; he was by nature fluent in each language; and he left behind …highlong
α571ἈέτιοςAetios, AetiusFrom Antioch in Syria, the teacher of Eunomios, he happened [to be] of poor and lower-class parentage. His father was one of those in the army who were faring rather poorly; when he had …highlong
α2452ἈννίβαςHannibalThe Carthaginian was so called. "For the Carthaginians chose as general Hasdrubal, son-in-law of [Hamilcar] Barca. And he chose as lieutenant-general Hannibal, the man who became famous not much later for military commands. Hannibal …highlong
α2693ἈντίοχοςAntiochus, Antiochos[Antiochus], a king. This man seemed at first to be an attempter of great things and daring and able to follow through on his what had been begun, but as he moved along in …highlong
α2762ἈντωνῖνοςAntoninus, AntoninosEmperor of [the] Romans, the son of Severus, in addition to other evils and murders his soldiers also took up using violence and plundering and still did not waver in their arrogance at all. …highlong
α4174ἈσκληπιόδοτοςAsklepiodotos, AsclepiodotusThis man from earliest childhood was agreed to be the keenest and most learned of his age-mates, to the extent that he did not stop busying himself with each of the things which he …highlong
αι79ΑἰδεσίαAidesia, AedesiaWife of Hermeias. She was related by birth to the great Syrianos, and was the fairest and finest of all the women in Alexandria. In her character she was similar to her husband: simple, …highlong
β524ΒραχμάνBrahman, BrachmanA king, who also gave his name to the country. He wrote the Laws of the Brahmans and a Constitution of the same people in his own language. "The Brahmans are a very pious …highlong
γ12ΓάϊοςGaiusEmperor of [the] Romans. At first he handled the affairs of the empire in a high-minded fashion and dealt with his subordinates professionally. But after two years he deviated from human nature and, in …highlong
γ13Γάϊος ΛαυτώριοςGaius Laetorius, Gaios LautoriosCognomen Marcus. The Romans' hatred of knavery and their lack of mercy towards those who trespass the common values and customs of human nature are illustrated by this man. For he was appointed tribunus …highlong
γ450ΓρηγόριοςGregorios, Gregorius, Gregory[Gregory,] bishop of Nazianzus (this is a way-station in Cappadocia), a most famous man, and a close friend of Basil, bishop of Caesarea in Cappadocia. This man was not only well-versed in the arts …highlong
δ442ΔημοκήδηςDemokedes, Democedes[Son] of Kalliphon (a priest of Asklepios born in Knidos); a Krotoniate, a doctor. He practised medicine in Aigina [Myth, Place], where he married, and he also acted as physician to Polykrates, the tyrant …highlong
δ456ΔημοσθένηςDemosthenesA knife-maker, of the [sc. Athenian] deme Paeania; Demosthenes the rhetor was his son. When he was orphaned he had 3 guardians, Aphobus, Demophon and Therippides; they neglected him and his property, so he …highlong
δ1573Δύναμιςcapability, capacity, ability, potentiality, powerSuppose someone should represent the ability of one of the persons to be avoided, as if in defining a thief or a sophist or a slanderer he would say that the slanderer is someone …highlong
ε1182Ἔνδοξαplausible things; reputable opinionsAristotle maintains that a dialectical syllogism is the one that is produced through plausible things. And plausible things are those through which the dialectical syllogism is produced. That is to say, things which seem …highlong
ι229Ἰησοῦς ὁ Χριστὸς καὶ θεὸς ἡμῶνJesus the Christ and our God[Note] that in the time of the most pious emperor Justinian there was a certain man, leader of the Jews -- Theodosius was his name –- who was well known to most of the …highlong
ι401ἸοβιανόςJovianus, JovianOrthodox emperor of [the] Romans, who displayed great care and attention for the churches and recalled all the bishops in exile. And he wrote to St. Athanasius to indicate to him the strictness of …highlong
ι564ἹπποκράτηςHippocrates, HippokratesOf Cos, physician, son of Heraclides. For let him be placed before his grandfather, the father of Heraclides, even if they share the same name, because of his having been the star and the …highlong
κ41Καθ' αὑτοῦ ΒελλεροφόντηςBellerophon against himselfIn reference to those who bring evils on themselves. kaq' au(to/ ["for itself"] ....... di' au(to/ ["because of itself"] e(te/rou e(/neken ["for the sake of another"] ..... di' a)/llo ["because of something else"]. The …highlong
λ824ΛυκοῦργοςLykourgos, LycurgusSpartiate, descendant of Prokles; lawgiver. They say he got his laws either from Crete or from the god. The Pythia also addressed him as a god. This man also legislated for physical training for …highlong
χ574Ἐπιστολὴ Ἀναστασίας τῆς μάρτυρος πρὸς ΧρυσόγονονEpistle of Anastasia the martyr to Chrysogonos"Anastasia to the holy confessor of Christ Chrysogonos, greetings! Although my father used to worship the idols very much, nevertheless my mother Phaneia, being always one of the Christians, from the time she gave …highlong