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Epicharmus

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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A Greek philosopher and poet in the island of Cos; studied philosophy under Pythagoras; conceived a taste for comedy; gave himself up to that branch of the drama, and received the name of the "Father of Comedy"; lived eventually at the court of Hiero of Syracuse (540-430 B.C.).

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Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Epicharmus'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​nut/​e/epicharmus.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.
 
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