| Share

Dictionary of Phrase and Fable—C

Cynics

The chief were Antisthenes of Athens (the founder), Diogenes, Onesicritos, Monimos, Crates and his wife Hipparchia, Metrocles, Menippos, and Menedemos the madman.

Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

More on Cynics from Infoplease:

cynical: meaning and definitions - cynical: Definition and Pronunciation
cynicism: meaning and definitions - cynicism: Definition and Pronunciation
cynic: meaning and definitions - cynic: Definition and Pronunciation
Cynics - Cynics Cynics [Gr.,=doglike, probably from their manners and their meeting place, the Cynosarges, ...
The Optimist and the Cynic - Fantastic Fables by Ambrose Bierce 107 - At the Pole The Poet and the Editor - 109 The Optimist and ...

Related Content

Allusions
Foreign Words and Phrases
Latin and Greek Word Elements
Names: Their Origins and Meanings
Old Testament Names
Mythology
Ancient Greek Literature & Mythology
The Bible (King James version)
The Koran (translation by J. M. Rodwell)
Shakespeare's Plays
Tales from Shakespeare (Charles and Mary Lamb)
Frequently Misspelled Words
Frequently Mispronounced Words
Easily Confused Words
Writing & Language

24 X 7

Private Tutor

	24 x 7 Tutor Availability
	Unlimited Online Tutoring
	1-on-1 Tutoring

Explore Algebra 2 Answers , Grade 4 Math

Popular Areas

Infoplease Tools

The Family Education Network

About Infoplease,
Part of Family Education Network

© 2000–2013 Pearson Education, publishing as Infoplease