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Eustathius CappadociaAn ancient Neoplatonic philosopher, a representative of the Pergamon School of Neoplatonism, a student of Iamblichus, a student of Aedesius.
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Eustathius of Cappadocia
Eustathius was an ancient Neoplatonic philosopher and a representative of the Pergamene school of Neoplatonism. He was a pupil of both lamblichus and Aedesius.
Family and Character
Eustathius was mentioned in Eunapius's work "Lives of the Philosophers and Sophists." He was a relative of Aedesius and renowned for his nobility and exceptional eloquence. His oratorical skills were so esteemed that Emperor Constantius II entrusted him with negotiations with the Persian king.
Wisdom and Oracle Interpretation
Eustathius was an astute interpreter of oracles, and his wife, Sosipatra, possessed similar wisdom. Their profound understanding of the divine enabled them to provide guidance and insight to others.
