Korespondencja pomiędzy Antygonem II Gonatasem a Zenononem z Kition – przyczynek do rozważań nad tworzeniem kręgu intelektualnego na dworze Antygonidów

Miron Wolny

doi:10.31648/ep.7201

Published: 2021-11-171

No. XXII/2 (2021)

Correspondence between Antigonus II Gonatas and Zeno of Citium – a contribution to the discussion on the formation of an intellectual circle at the Antigonid court

Miron Wolny

Echa Przeszłości

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https://doi.org/10.31648/ep.7201

Abstract

This article analyzes the correspondence between the Antigonid ruler Antigonus II Gonatas (283–239 BC) and the philosopher Zeno of Citium (333/2–262 BC) that was described in historical records by Diogenes Laertius. The epistolographic evidence amounts to merely two letters that were delivered in rhetorical convention and espouse Stoic views. In his letter to Zeno, Antigonus implored the
philosopher to offer intellectual support to his court. However, Zeno diplomatically declined the king’s offer of hospitality on account his old age. An analysis of the ideas exchanged by the king and the philosopher suggests that Antigonus was hoping to raise the intellectual rank of the Antigonid court and promote its enlightenment, despite the fact that his efforts were tainted by negative attitude towards Macedonia. By turning to the prominent philosopher, Antigonus was hoping to gain the upper hand in the rivalry between royal courts which was an integral part of Hellenistic convention, but his request was also personal. Antigonus’ ambition was to be regarded as the ruler who defeated Pyrrhus (272 BC), and he also sought to demonstrate his superiority over the king of Epirus, including in the intellectual sphere.

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Hellenism, Antigonus II Gonatas, Zeno of Citium, Pyrrhus, court propaganda

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Wolny, M. (2021). Correspondence between Antigonus II Gonatas and Zeno of Citium – a contribution to the discussion on the formation of an intellectual circle at the Antigonid court. Echa Przeszłości, (XXII/2), 23–44. https://doi.org/10.31648/ep.7201

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