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Sostratus (artists)
Sostratus (Σώστρατος ''Sostratos'') may refer to: * Sostratos of Aegina, Greek merchant * Sostratos of Chios, ancient Greek sculptor *Sostratus of Cnidus, designer of the Lighthouse of Alexandria * Sostratus of Dyme, Greek mythological hero and friend of Hercules * Sostratus of Macedon, conspirator against Alexander *Sostratus of Pellene Sostratus ( grc-gre, Σώστρατος, ''Sostratos'') was an Ancient Greek athlete from Pellene, Achaea. He won the footrace for boys at the Ancient Olympic Games. He was the first Achaean to win at the Olympics since Oebotas of Dyme. According to ..., runner and Olympic winner * Sostratus of Sicyon, Olympic pankratiast {{hndis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sostratos Of Aegina
Sostratos of Aegina ( el, Σώστρατος ὁ Αιγινήτης), son of Laodamus, is reported by Herodotus as a famous merchant in the sixth century BC Hellenic world - indeed to have gained "the biggest profit any Greek trader we have reliable information about has ever made from his cargo". Veracity of Herodotus's account The veracity of Herodotus has often been challenged, both in ancient and modern times, and the instance of his casual reference to Sostratus as a well known presence is something of a test case. A previously otherwise unknown and perhaps legendary figure, Sostratus has received increasing validation from modern archeology. A stone anchor dedicated to Apollo at Gravisca (the port of the Etruscan city of Tarquinii) is for example thought to have been dedicated by Sostratos: it can now be seen at the museum there. The names of Sostratus and Laodamus – perhaps his grandfather and father – have been found in Egypt, supporting the view of his coming from a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sostratos Of Chios
Sostratos of Chios () was an ancient Greek sculptor from the island of Chios, who was active around the middle of the 5th century BC. Biography One of his artistic creations was a great bronze statue depicting Athena, which he made it in collaboration with Hypatodorus for the city of Alifeira in the ancient region of Arcadia (but in the modern Andritsaina-Krestena municipality in Elis regional unit of Greece). That statue is mentioned by Pausanias (''Description of Greece'', Book VIII, 8.26.7) and Polybius (Histories, IV, 4.78.5). Greek historian Polybius writes: "... arrived at Alipheira Aliphera ( grc, Ἀλίφηρα) or Alipheira (Ἀλίφειρα) was a town of ancient Arcadia, in the district Parrhasia (Arcadia), Parrhasia, said to have been built by Alipherus, a son of Lycaon (king of Arcadia), Lycaon. It was situated upon a .... This city lies on a hill defended on all sides by precipices, the ascent of which is more than ten stades. It has a citadel on the summit of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sostratus Of Cnidus
Sostratus of Cnidus (; grc-gre, Σώστρατος ὁ Κνίδος; born 3rd century BC), was a Greek architect and engineer. He is said to have designed the lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World (c. 280 BC), on the island of Pharos off Alexandria, Egypt. This claim is disputed. Strabo writes that the lighthouse was dedicated and presumably funded by Sostratus, a friend of Egypt's ruler, Ptolemy. Pliny Pliny may refer to: People * Pliny the Elder (23–79 CE), ancient Roman nobleman, scientist, historian, and author of ''Naturalis Historia'' (''Pliny's Natural History'') * Pliny the Younger (died 113), ancient Roman statesman, orator, w ... says that Sostratus was the architect and that Ptolemy graciously allowed him to "sign" the monument. References External linksSostratus of Cnidus bio from the Technology Museum of Thessaloniki 3rd-century BC Greek people 3rd-century BC architects Ancient Greek architects Lighthouse build ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sostratus Of Dyme
{{short description, Greek mythological hero Sostratus (Ancient Greek: Σώστρατος) is mentioned in Pausanias' ''Description of Greece'' as a Greek mythological hero, reputedly beloved of Heracles. According to Pausanias in his description of Dyme, he was from that ancient Achaean city and held in reverence by its inhabitants. He writes that on the side of a public road there was tomb of Sostratus, according to legend raised by Hercules in honour of his friend. Atop the mound was a slab with figure of Hercules in relief, where the Dymeans offered sacrifices. Modern researchers and archaeology identified him with Polystratus, a hero of Dyme who assisted Heracles in the war against the Elean king Augeas In Greek mythology, Augeas (or Augeias, , grc-gre, Αὐγείας), whose name means "bright", was king of Elis and father of Epicaste. Some say that Augeas was one of the Argonauts.Hyginus, ''Fabulae'14/ref> He is best known for his stables, w ... and was killed there. Ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sostratus Of Macedon
Sostratus ( grc-gre, Σώστρατος, ''Sostratos''), son of Amyntas, was an aristocratic Macedonian youth who served Alexander the Great. Sostratus was implicated in the conspiracy of the pages against Alexander. As a result, he was executed by stoning with his lover Hermolaus Hermolaus of Macedon ( el, Ἑρμόλαος) was a page to Alexander the Great in 327 BC, who was executed for planning regicide. Early life The son of hipparch Sopolis of Macedon, Hermolaus was one of the Macedonian youths drawn from sons of t .... References *Who's who in the age of Alexander the Great: prosopography of Alexander's empire * Executed ancient Macedonian people People executed by stoning 4th-century BC Macedonians Conspirators against Alexander the Great People executed by Alexander the Great Year of birth unknown 327 BC deaths {{AncientGreece-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sostratus Of Pellene
Sostratus ( grc-gre, Σώστρατος, ''Sostratos'') was an Ancient Greek athlete from Pellene, Achaea. He won the footrace for boys at the Ancient Olympic Games. He was the first Achaean to win at the Olympics since Oebotas of Dyme. According to legend, Oebotas had cursed the Achaeans for not giving him a special prize after his Olympic victory, so that no Achaean should win at the Olympics. When the Achaeans had dedicated a statue to Oebotas in Olympia, the curse was broken and Sostratus could win.Pausanias Pausanias ( el, Παυσανίας) may refer to: *Pausanias of Athens, lover of the poet Agathon and a character in Plato's ''Symposium'' *Pausanias the Regent, Spartan general and regent of the 5th century BC * Pausanias of Sicily, physician of t ... ''Description of Greece'' 7.17.13, 7.17.14 References Ancient Achaean athletes Ancient Olympic competitors Ancient Pellenians {{Ancient Olympic winners ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
