Lucian

Lucian of Samosata (Greek, Λουκιανὸς Σαμοσατεύς, Latin, Lucianus; c. AD 120 - after 180) was a rhetorician and satirist, writing in the Greek language, noted for his witty and scoffing nature.

External links

• A.M. Harmon, Introduction to Lucian of Samosata
• Project Gutenberg e-texts of works by Lucian
• Loeb Classical Library, vol. 3/8 of Lucian's works, with facing Greek text
• Erotes - a dialogue comparing the two kinds of love
• Alexander the false prophet - the successful travelling prophet of Asclepius and his oracular serpent god