previous next

Demo'phanes

Δημοφάνης), of Megalopolis, a Platonic philosopher, and a disciple of Arcesilas. (Plut. Philopoem. 1.) He and Ecdemus were the chief persons who delivered Megalopolis from the tyranny of Aristodemus, and also assisted Aratus in abolishing tyranny at Sicyon. For a time they were entrusted with the administration of the state of Cyrene, and Philopoemen in his youth had enand joyed their friendship. (Plb. 10.25.)

[L.S]

hide References (1 total)
  • Cross-references from this page (1):
    • Polybius, Histories, 10.25
hide Display Preferences
Greek Display:
Arabic Display:
View by Default:
Browse Bar: