# Polus — Short Works character guide

> Polus in Short Works by Epictetus.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0000-the-enchiridion

## Who they are

A character from Plato's Gorgias, referenced in a philosophical argument.

## Relationships

### [Oedipus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/epictetus_short_works_se/characters/oedipus)

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Oedipus and Polus are likely referenced as archetypal or historical figures used in philosophical arguments about fate and suffering.

### [Epictetus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/epictetus_short_works_se/characters/epictetus)

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Polus is a character from Plato's Gorgias, used by Epictetus as an example of flawed, non-philosophical reasoning.

## In the story

### [Some Fragments of Epictetus Omitted by Upton and by Meibomius](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/epictetus_short_works_se/chapters/some-fragments-of-epictetus-omitted-by-upton-and-by-meibomius)

Mentioned as an actor who played both King Oedipus and beggar Oedipus equally well, serving as an example of performing well in any role given by the Deity.

### [Chapter CLXXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/epictetus_short_works_se/chapters/clxxiv)

Cited as an actor who played the roles of King Oedipus and beggar Oedipus with equal skill, serving as a model for adapting to circumstances.

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