Protagoras
Protagoras (c. 490 – c. 420 BCE) was a Greek philosopher and sophist who was credited by Plato with inventing the role of the professional sophist.
Biography[edit | edit source]
An acquaintance of the Athenian statesman Perikles, Protagoras was invited to a symposium held at his residence in Athens. There, he participated in a debate with the playwright Hermippos, who urged him to drink more. Protagoras and Hermippos were later joined by the misthios Kassandra, who provided her thoughts about Kleon. A while later, Protagoras was one of the guests to greet Aspasia, Perikles' partner, upon her arrival.[1]
During the Plague of Athens in 429 BCE, Protagoras visited Perikles' residence again alongside his other associates.[2] Following Perikles' death and Kleon's takeover of Athens, Protagoras and others former a secret group to oppose Kleon's rule and attempt to discredit him so democracy could be restored to the city.[3][4]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Close up of Protagoras
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Head models of Protagoras
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Protagoras with Kassandra and Hermippos
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Protagoras shaking hands with Aspasia
Appearances[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Perikles's Symposium
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Abandoned By the Gods
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – The Resistance
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey novel