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Antigonus

One-eyed Macedonian general, cited in discussions of power and strategy.

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Also known as Antigonus Monophthalmus

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Antigonus shows up with force in Chapter XVII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Referenced as Lysimachus, who after becoming king mutilated his friend Telesphorus.

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In Chapter XVII: Referenced as Lysimachus, who after becoming king mutilated his friend Telesphorus. Later, in XXII: Exemplifies clemency and self-control by forgiving soldiers who cursed him and enemies who mocked his…

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Chapter XVII
Referenced as Lysimachus, who after becoming king mutilated his friend Telesphorus.
XXII
Exemplifies clemency and self-control by forgiving soldiers who cursed him and enemies who mocked his appearance.
XVIII
Mentioned as Antisthenes, who calmly responded to insults about his mother's barbarian origin by comparing her to the mother of the gods.
XVII
Antigonus is asked for a talent and a penny by a cynic; he refuses both, prompting a discussion on the nature of giving and receiving benefits.
Chapter XXXVII
Outdid his father by transferring the empire of Cyprus to him after a great victory, exemplifying true kingship by choosing not to be king when he could.
Book V
King Archelaus is mentioned as inviting Socrates; note: canonical ID 'antigonus' is used as placeholder, but the text refers to Archelaus, not Antigonus. Since no exact match for Archelaus exists, this entry is omitted to avoid misidentification.
VI
Referenced as King Archelaus, who invited Socrates and was ignorant of natural phenomena like eclipses.

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