Menippus: Biography, Facts and Career
Who is Menippus? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.
Menippus of Gadara (; Greek: Μένιππος ὁ Γαδαρεύς Menippos ho Gadareus; fl. 3rd century BC) was a Cynic satirist. The Menippean satire genre is named after him. His works, all of which are lost, were an important influence on Varro and Lucian, who ranks Menippus with Antisthenes, Diogenes, and Crates as among the most notable of the Cynics.
Quick facts about Menippus
- Full name: Menippus
- Born: -0299-01-0
- Known as: Comedian
- Wikidata ID: Q452077
Profile compiled from public Wikipedia and Wikidata data. Details can change over time.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Menippus?
Menippus of Gadara (; Greek: Μένιππος ὁ Γαδαρεύς Menippos ho Gadareus; fl.
What is Menippus known for?
Menippus of Gadara (; Greek: Μένιππος ὁ Γαδαρεύς Menippos ho Gadareus; fl.
When was Menippus born?
Menippus was born on -0299-01-0.
Sources
More in Celebrities
Keep reading
