# Epaminondas — Tusculan Disputations character guide

> Epaminondas in Tusculan Disputations by Cicero.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Epaminondas, Epaminondas the Theban

**First appearance:** 0001-tusculan-disputations

## Who they are

Theban general and statesman; model of military virtue and integrity.

## In the story

### [Book I: On the Contempt of Death](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tusculan_disputations_se/chapters/book-i-on-the-contempt-of-death)

Theban general and statesman, noted for his skill in playing the flute, illustrating Greek esteem for music.

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