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The Stoic Emperor's Lost Greek Tutor: Alexander of Cotiaeum
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the profound influence of Marcus Aurelius's Greek tutor, Alexander of Cotiaeum. While much attention is given to Marcus's Latin rhetoric teacher Fronto, Alexander shaped his philosophical and literary education in Greek, introducing him to Homer, tragedy, and Stoic thought. We discuss Alexander's background, his teaching methods as described by Marcus in the Meditations, and his legacy through the lexicon 'The Homeric Index.' The episode also delves into the broader context of Greek education in the Roman Empire and how…
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