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7th/6th-century BCE Greek seer, philosopher, and poet
Epimenides of Knossos (or Epimenides of Crete) (/ɛpɪˈmɛnɪdiːz/; Ancient Greek: Ἐπιμενίδης) was a semi-mythical 7th- or 6th-century BC Greek seer and philosopher-poet
Epimenides
Paradox revealing a problem with self-reference in logic
The so-called Epimenides paradox has to do with self-reference in logic. It is named after the Cretan philosopher Epimenides of Knossos (alive circa 600
Epimenides_paradox
1819 short story by Washington Irving
of the legendary sage Epimenides of Knossos, who was said to have been a shepherd on the island of Crete. One day, Epimenides followed after a sheep
Rip_Van_Winkle
Ancient Greek goddess of the Moon
Apollonius of Rhodes’ Argonautica 4.57–58 [= Epimenides, fr. 14 Archived 2024-12-02 at the Wayback Machine = Epimenides fr. 12 Fowler = FGrHist 457 F10 = 3B14
Selene
Ancient Greek goddess of the night
placement of Night, Epimenides' "inspiration surely came from Orphic theogony". Fowler 2013, p. 8; Chrysanthou, p. 303; Meisner, p. 92; Epimenides fr. 46 I Bernabé
Nyx
Paradoxical assertion
equivalent. The semi-mythical seer Epimenides, a Cretan, reportedly stated that "All Cretans are liars." However, Epimenides' statement that all Cretans are
Liar_paradox
Book of the New Testament
secular peculiarities of the Epistle to Titus is the reference to the Epimenides paradox: "One of the Cretans, a prophet of their own, said, 'Cretans are
Epistle_to_Titus
Creature in Greek mythology
sirens in their "meadow starred with flowers" and not as sea deities. Epimenides claimed that the sirens were children of Oceanus and Ge. Sirens are found
Siren_(mythology)
Rationalizing method of interpretation of mythology
reason, the Cretans were often considered atheists, and Epimenides called them all liars (see Epimenides paradox). Callimachus, an opponent of Euhemerus's views
Euhemerism
Corinthians 15:33). Epimenides' Cretica 1, (Titus 1:12–13 where Paul introduces Epimenides as "a prophet of the Cretans"; see Epimenides paradox). Aratus'
Non-canonical books referenced in the Bible
Non-canonical_books_referenced_in_the_Bible
Jewish scholar of the 1st-century BC
describe Honi's death. This more closely resembles the Epimenides sleep story in which Epimenides can pass on his message. According to one source, this
Honi_HaMe'agel
Greek god of the sky and king of the gods
daughters of Melisseus and the nurses of Zeus. According to a fragment of Epimenides, the nymphs Helice and Cynosura are the young Zeus's nurses. Cronus travels
Zeus
Crater on the Moon
Epimenides is a lunar impact crater that is located in the southwestern part of the Moon's near side, just to the east of the oddly shaped crater Hainzel
Epimenides_(crater)
Chthonic female deities of vengeance in Greek mythology
coils, and adding wings swift as the wind (Aeneid 12.845-12, 848ff.). Epimenides ap. Tzetzes on Lycophron, 406 Welcker Griech. Götterl. 3.81 West 1983
Erinyes
Ancient Greek mythological monster
other parents. According to the geographer Pausanias (2nd century AD), Epimenides (7th or 6th century BC) had Echidna as the daughter of the Oceanid Styx
Echidna_(mythology)
Goddess and river in Greek mythology
(Force, Violence). The geographer Pausanias tells us that, according to Epimenides of Crete, Styx was the mother of the monster Echidna, by an otherwise
Styx
Greek philosopher (c. 470–399 BC)
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Socrates
Greek Pre-Socratic philosopher (c.570–c.478 BC)
birth some time around 570–560 BC. His surviving work refers to Thales, Epimenides, and Pythagoras, and he himself is mentioned in the writings of Heraclitus
Xenophanes
Species of butterfly
in Amur, eastern China, Korea, Ussuri, Japan. Kirinia epimenides epimenides Kirinia epimenides atratus Kurentzov, 1941 "Kirinia Moore, 1893" at Markku
Kirinia_epimenides
Body of myths originating in ancient Greece
subject of many lost poems, including those attributed to Orpheus, Musaeus, Epimenides, Abaris, and other legendary seers, which were used in private ritual
Greek_mythology
Group of philosophers
Sages) substituted Anacharsis for Myson. Elsewhere, Plutarch claims that Epimenides the Phæstian "is counted the seventh wise man by those who would not admit
Seven_Sages_of_Greece
Pre-Olympian gods in Greek mythology
p. 11; Burkert 1995, pp. 91–92; West 1983, pp. 119–120. According to Epimenides (see Fowler 2013, pp. 7–8), the first two beings, Night and Aer, produced
Titans
History of Philosophy Duris of Samos – History Epicurus – Philosophy Epimenides of Knossos – Philosophy, Philosophical poetry Eubulus (poet) – Comedy
List_of_ancient_Greek_writers
Oceanid of Greek mythology
daughter of Poseidon and Amphitrite, and full sister to Triton. However, for Epimenides, her father was Oceanus, while according to a scholion on Odyssey 17.208
Rhodos
Human flourishing in ancient Greek philosophy
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Eudaimonia
Standard numbering system for Pre-Socratic philosophers' works
Orpheus 31 Empedocles 61 Metrodorus 2 Musaeus 32 Menestor 62 Cleidemus 3 Epimenides 33 Xuthus 63 Idaeus 4 Hesiod 34 Boidas 64 Diogenes 5 Phocus 35 Thrasyalces
Diels–Kranz_numbering
2022 video game
soul of Epimenides, a powerful founding member of Those Who Slither in the Dark bent on killing Sothis. Shez and the three lords kill Epimenides and return
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes
Fire_Emblem_Warriors:_Three_Hopes
Logically self-contradictory statement
Logical Barber Berry Bhartrhari's Burali-Forti Court Crocodile Curry's Epimenides Free choice paradox Grelling–Nelson Kleene–Rosser Liar Card No-no Pinocchio
Paradox
Sermon delivered by Paul the Apostle in Athens
philosophers and poets, namely in verse 17:28. He alludes to passages from Epimenides and from either Aratus or Cleanthes. From Aratus (a poet educated in the
Areopagus_sermon
Greek Neopythagorean philosopher (c.15–100)
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Apollonius_of_Tyana
Greek philosopher
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Plato
Deadly monster of Greek mythology
blazing fire. Defeated, Typhon is cast into Tartarus by an angry Zeus. Epimenides (7th or 6th century BC) seemingly knew a different version of the story
Typhon
Greek philosopher (c. 570 – c. 495 BC)
Pythagoras later visited Crete, where he went to the Cave of Ida with Epimenides. Some identify Hermodamas of Samos as a possible tutor. Hermodamas represented
Pythagoras
earliest logical paradoxes attributed to Epimenides of Knossos known as the Epimenides paradox. As Epimenides is a Cretan himself, it leads to the conclusion
List of Classical Greek phrases
List_of_Classical_Greek_phrases
Video game character
also carries a being in their conscious named Arval, who was created by Epimenides, an ancestor of Those Who Slither in the Dark, to destroy Sothis. If Shez
Byleth_(Fire_Emblem)
Greek mythical character
name of Aeetes' wife: "The author of the Naupactica calls her Eurylyte". Epimenides in scholia ad Apollonius Rhodius, 3.242 Scholia ad Pindar, Olympian Ode
Aeëtes
Mythical lion killed by Hercules
terrorize the hills of Nemea. In another tradition, told by Aelian (citing Epimenides) and Hyginus, the lion was "sprung from" the moon-goddess Selene, who
Nemean_lion
3rd-century Roman biographer of Greek philosophers
Solon, Chilon, Pittacus, Bias, Cleobulus, Periander, Anacharsis, Myson, Epimenides, Pherecydes Book 2: Ionians, Socrates, Socratics (Cyrenaics, Megarians)
Diogenes_Laertius
Crater on the Moon
Ellison Elmer Elvey Emden Encke Endymion Engelʹgardt Eötvös Epigenes Epimenides Eratosthenes Erlanger Erro Esclangon Esnault-Pelterie Espin Euclides Euctemon
Carroll_(crater)
6th-century BCE Greek mythographer and proto-philosopher
also attributed to other legendary philosophers such as Pythagoras or Epimenides. There are many conflicting legends that purport to be an account of the
Pherecydes_of_Syros
Suda, s.v. Ἱππεία Ἀθηνᾶ Epimenides, fr. 11 Fowler Apollodorus, 1.4.5; Herodorus, fr. 62 Fowler; Diodorus Siculus, 5.55 Epimenides, fr. 8 Fowler Apollodorus
List_of_Oceanids
Supposed universal remedy
Asbolus Bakis Branchus Calchas Carnus Carya Cassandra Elatus Ennomus Epimenides Halitherses Helenus Iamus Idmon Manto Melampus Mopsus Munichus Phineus
Panacea_(medicine)
Sentence, idea or formula that refers to itself
so powerful that it could create a stone that it could not lift. The Epimenides paradox, 'All Cretans are liars' when uttered by an ancient Greek Cretan
Self-reference
Artefact in Greek mythology, part of the Argonauts' tale
Asbolus Bakis Branchus Calchas Carnus Carya Cassandra Elatus Ennomus Epimenides Halitherses Helenus Iamus Idmon Manto Melampus Mopsus Munichus Phineus
Golden_Fleece
Ancient philosophy
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Stoicism
Legendary musician, poet, and prophet in Greek mythology
similar miracle-working figures, like Bakis, Musaeus, Abaris, Aristeas, Epimenides, and the Sibyl. Of this vast literature, only two works survived whole:
Orpheus
Archaeological site and Minoan palace complex in Heraklion, Crete
writing systems, maritime networks and enduring mythological influence. Epimenides, semi-legendary Cretan seer and philosopher Aenesidemus, philosopher associated
Knossos
1965 science fiction novel by Frank Herbert
unprovable. It's like a koan, a Zen mind breaker. It's like the Cretan Epimenides saying, "All Cretans are liars." Brian Herbert called the Dune universe
Dune_(novel)
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Italian_school_(philosophy)
List of statements that appear to contradict themselves
Curry's paradox: "If this sentence is true, then Germany borders China." Epimenides paradox: A Cretan says: "All Cretans are liars". This paradox works in
List_of_paradoxes
Ancient Greek philosopher (c. 626 – c. 545 BC)
v t e Ancient Greek schools of philosophy Proto-philosophy Epimenides Pherecydes Seven Sages Thales Solon Pittacus Bias Periander Cleobulus Chilon Pre-Socratic
Thales_of_Miletus
Naturally recurring resting state of mind and body
stories is the ancient Greek legend of Epimenides of Knossos. According to the biographer Diogenes Laërtius, Epimenides was a shepherd on the Greek island
Sleep
Chapter of the New Testament
live and move and have our being": is quoted from Cretica (Κρητικά) by Epimenides as found by J. Rendel Harris based on a 9th-century Syriac commentary
Acts_17
One of the four traditionally ascribed authors of the canonical gospels
ancient Classical and Hellenistic Greek authors, such as Homer, Aesop, Epimenides, Euripides, Plato, Thucydides, and Aratus indicate that he was familiar
Luke_the_Evangelist
Deity name used in Greek mythology
Pausanias, 2.1.1 with Eumelus in his Korinthian History as the authority Epimenides in scholia on Apollonius Rhodius, 3.242 Hyginus, Fabulae Preface Virgil
Ephyra_(mythology)
Philosophical system
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Epicureanism
Species of plant
could be used as food as well. Asphodel is supposed to have extended Epimenides life. The custom of planting graves in Greece with asphodel described
Asphodelus_albus
Symbol of peace or victory
Emblem of the United Nations, with stylized olive branches Banner of Peace Epimenides Flag of the United Nations Olive wreath Peace flag Peace movement Peace
Olive_branch
7th-century BC Athenian noble and coup leader
cursed but does not name the Alcmaeonidae. Athens was purified from it by Epimenides of Phaistos. This Cretan seer was known as a close associate of Solon
Cylon_of_Athens
Greek philosophers active before and during the time of Socrates
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Pre-Socratic_philosophy
Greek Orthodox monastery in Crete
v t e Crete People Minos Epimenides Nearchus Georgios Chortatzis Vitsentzos Kornaros Marcus Musurus El Greco Cyril Lucaris Dimitrios Kallergis Eleftherios
Agios_Panteleimon_Monastery
Theory by Eduard Norden
audience would also have recognized the quotes in verse 28 as coming from Epimenides and Aratus, respectively. From Aratus (poet educated in the Stoic philosophy)
Unknown_God
American voice actress
Minecraft Dungeons 2022 Relayer Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes Arval, Epimenides 2023 Fire Emblem Engage Panette Trinity Trigger Elise Quois 2024 Cookie
Melissa_Hutchison
Canadian actor
Aesop Fables: A Man, A Boy & A Donkey – Donkey The Chrysalids – Mark Epimenides – Cabin Boy Job & The Snake – Neptune "About Actor Jamie Johnston – Official
Jamie_Johnston
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Lamiskos
Hellenistic philosopher, founder of Stoicism (c. 334–c. 262 BC)
v t e Ancient Greek schools of philosophy Proto-philosophy Epimenides Pherecydes Seven Sages Thales Solon Pittacus Bias Periander Cleobulus Chilon Pre-Socratic
Zeno_of_Citium
Platonic philosophical system
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Neoplatonism
Largest Greek island
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Crete
Object in classical mythology
Asbolus Bakis Branchus Calchas Carnus Carya Cassandra Elatus Ennomus Epimenides Halitherses Helenus Iamus Idmon Manto Melampus Mopsus Munichus Phineus
Cap_of_invisibility
Ancient Greek god of the earth-encircling river, Oceanos
Phorcys and Dione taking the place of Oceanus and Tethys. According to Epimenides, the first two beings, Night and Aer, produced Tartarus, who in turn produced
Oceanus
Ancient Greek and Roman purification ritual
strengthening. One notable occasion was a lustratio held to purify Athens by Epimenides of Crete, after the Cylonian massacre. Another example of this ceremony
Lustratio
Person who has turned 100 years old
90 years. The case of Democritus differs from those of, for example, Epimenides of Crete (7th and 6th centuries BC), who is said to have lived an implausible
Centenarian
Greek philosopher and founder of Pyrrhonism (c.360-c.270 BC)
v t e Ancient Greek schools of philosophy Proto-philosophy Epimenides Pherecydes Seven Sages Thales Solon Pittacus Bias Periander Cleobulus Chilon Pre-Socratic
Pyrrho
Symbolic serpent with its tail in its mouth
Asbolus Bakis Branchus Calchas Carnus Carya Cassandra Elatus Ennomus Epimenides Halitherses Helenus Iamus Idmon Manto Melampus Mopsus Munichus Phineus
Ouroboros
Christian and Muslim story
It depicts the story of the Seven Sleepers, according to the Qur'an. Epimenides King asleep in mountain Rip Van Winkle Seven Sleepers' Day The Three Sleepers:
Seven_Sleepers
4th-century BCE Greek philosopher
is probably the most famous, and is similar to the famous paradox of Epimenides the Cretan. The second, third and fourth paradoxes are variants of a single
Eubulides
Snake-like monsters from Greek mythology
Asbolus Bakis Branchus Calchas Carnus Carya Cassandra Elatus Ennomus Epimenides Halitherses Helenus Iamus Idmon Manto Melampus Mopsus Munichus Phineus
Dragons_in_Greek_mythology
Protective cult image in Greek and Roman mythology
Asbolus Bakis Branchus Calchas Carnus Carya Cassandra Elatus Ennomus Epimenides Halitherses Helenus Iamus Idmon Manto Melampus Mopsus Munichus Phineus
Palladium (classical antiquity)
Palladium_(classical_antiquity)
legendary or historical writers such as Orpheus, Musaeus, Pherecydes, and Epimenides. Of works outside the theogonic genre, Homeric epic only briefly references
List_of_Greek_deities
5th century BC Greek sophist
v t e Ancient Greek schools of philosophy Proto-philosophy Epimenides Pherecydes Seven Sages Thales Solon Pittacus Bias Periander Cleobulus Chilon Pre-Socratic
Hippias
Greek term
"shaman", is related to other semimythical figures such as Abaris, Aristeas, Epimenides, and Hermotimus. In the classical period, Aeschylus uses the word to refer
Iatromantis
Greek mythological creature
Asbolus Bakis Branchus Calchas Carnus Carya Cassandra Elatus Ennomus Epimenides Halitherses Helenus Iamus Idmon Manto Melampus Mopsus Munichus Phineus
Centaur
Ancient Greek philosopher (341–270 BC
v t e Ancient Greek schools of philosophy Proto-philosophy Epimenides Pherecydes Seven Sages Thales Solon Pittacus Bias Periander Cleobulus Chilon Pre-Socratic
Epicurus
Myths related to longevity
people), over 300 years.[citation needed] According to one tradition, Epimenides of Crete (7th, 6th centuries BC) lived nearly 300 years. Some early emperors
Longevity_myths
Greek Orthodox monastery in Crete
v t e Crete People Minos Epimenides Nearchus Georgios Chortatzis Vitsentzos Kornaros Marcus Musurus El Greco Cyril Lucaris Dimitrios Kallergis Eleftherios
Gouverneto_Monastery
1st-century BC Roman poet and philosopher
v t e Ancient Greek schools of philosophy Proto-philosophy Epimenides Pherecydes Seven Sages Thales Solon Pittacus Bias Periander Cleobulus Chilon Pre-Socratic
Lucretius
Legendary ancient Greek sage and priest
ancient wonder-workers such as Empedocles an "expeller of winds" and Epimenides an "expiator". It also says all the Pythagoreans believed the legends
Abaris_the_Hyperborean
4th-century BCE Greek philosopher
v t e Ancient Greek schools of philosophy Proto-philosophy Epimenides Pherecydes Seven Sages Thales Solon Pittacus Bias Periander Cleobulus Chilon Pre-Socratic
Phaedo_of_Elis
5th-century BC Greek philosopher
v t e Ancient Greek schools of philosophy Proto-philosophy Epimenides Pherecydes Seven Sages Thales Solon Pittacus Bias Periander Cleobulus Chilon Pre-Socratic
Eurytus_(Pythagorean)
Mountain in Slovakia and Poland
ISBN 978-83-8355-165-4. Paryska Z., Paryski W. "Internetowa Wielka Encyklopedia Tatrzańska". z-ne.pl (in Polish). "Wielka Sniezna cave". epimenides.sktj.pl. v t e
Małołączniak
Symbol of medicine
Asbolus Bakis Branchus Calchas Carnus Carya Cassandra Elatus Ennomus Epimenides Halitherses Helenus Iamus Idmon Manto Melampus Mopsus Munichus Phineus
Rod_of_Asclepius
Greek didactic poet (c. 315/310–240 BC)
Paul, speaking of God, quotes the fifth line of Aratus's Phenomena (Epimenides seems to be the source of the first part of Acts 17:28, although this
Aratus
City in Crete, Greece
v t e Crete People Minos Epimenides Nearchus Georgios Chortatzis Vitsentzos Kornaros Marcus Musurus El Greco Cyril Lucaris Dimitrios Kallergis Eleftherios
Heraklion
the sky, thunder and lightning. Thaletas early musician and lyric poet Epimenides (6th century BC) seer and philosopher-poet Chersiphron and Metagenes,
List_of_people_from_Crete
Goddess of sight in Greek mythology
Asbolus Bakis Branchus Calchas Carnus Carya Cassandra Elatus Ennomus Epimenides Halitherses Helenus Iamus Idmon Manto Melampus Mopsus Munichus Phineus
Theia
1989 United States Supreme Court case
(1991-01-01). ""I Vote This Way Because I'm Wrong": The Supreme Court Justice as Epimenides". Law Faculty Scholarly Articles. Text of Pennsylvania v. Union Gas Co
Pennsylvania_v._Union_Gas_Co.
5th-century BC Greek philosopher
including Etalides (Pherecydes, fragment 8 DK), Aristeas, Hermothymus and Epimenides. The latter ran into the goddesses Truth and Justice while his body was
Parmenides
School of philosophy in Ancient Greece
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Peripatetic_school
Three-prong spear
Asbolus Bakis Branchus Calchas Carnus Carya Cassandra Elatus Ennomus Epimenides Halitherses Helenus Iamus Idmon Manto Melampus Mopsus Munichus Phineus
Trident
2018-11-12. Bartoszewski, Dariusz (2005-02-07). "Jaskinie tatrzańskie". Epimenides. Sopocki Klub Taternictwa Jaskiniowego. "Jaskinie Polski, Państwowy Instytut
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Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Flaming; Brilliant; Another Name for Agni; Vishnu and the Sun
Girl/Female
British, English
Noble Friend
Boy/Male
Indian
Beloved of Allah, Friend of Allah, Dear to all
Boy/Male
Bengali, Indian, Marathi, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Sikh
New; God Siva
Girl/Female
Muslim
Strong one
Boy/Male
Australian, Chinese, French, German
Deer
Girl/Female
Tamil
Three
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Sensible; Acquainted; Experienced; Knowing; Learned; Aware of; Conversant with
Boy/Male
Indian
The preventer of harm
Girl/Female
Tamil
Spoorti | ஸà¯à®ªà¯‚ரதீ
Inspiration, Enthusiasm
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