Place

Hierapolis

Phrygia · Modern Turkey

A Greco-Roman city in Anatolia, famous for its hot springs. Birthplace of Epictetus, who was born into slavery here before being taken to Rome.

Thinkers Connected to Hierapolis

Epictetus

c. 50 CE – c. 135 CE

Born a slave. Became free. Taught that freedom is not a circumstance but a discipline of the mind.

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