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Epicharmus of Kos
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-539–-447 · late 6th/early 5th century BC Greek dramatist and philosopher

Also known as: Epicharmos, Epicharm, Epicharmus, Epicharmus of Syracuse, Эпихарм, إبيكارموس

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Known works

  • Fragmenta
  • Leben und Schriften des Koers Epicharmos
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