Seven Sages of Greece
title given by classical Greek tradition to seven philosophers, statesmen, and law-givers of the 6th century BC who were renowned for their wisdom
AI overview
The Seven Sages of Greece were seven philosophers, statesmen, and law-givers from the 6th century BC whom classical Greek tradition celebrated as exceptionally wise figures. They matter because they represent an important early period of Greek intellectual and political leadership that influenced the development of Greek civilization.
AI-generated from the Wikipedia summary — may contain errors.
Wikidata facts
- Image
- Nuremberg chronicles f 60v 1 (transparent).png
Show 2 more facts
- Commons category
- Seven Sages
- point in time
- 0620-00-00
Sources (2)
via Wikidata · CC0
~7 min read
Article
Mosaic of the Seven Sages, Baalbeck, Lebanon, 3rd century CE, National Museum of Beirut. Calliope at center and Socrates at the top, with the Seven Sages clockwise from the top: Chilon, Pittacus, Periander, Cleobulus (damaged section), Bias, Thales, and Solon. The Seven Sages or, alternatively, the Seven Wise Men were the honorary title(s) given to seven philosophers, statesmen, and law-givers of the 7th–6th centuries BCE who were especially renowned for their wisdom.
The Seven Sages