A Dictionary of Greek and Roman biography and mythology

Smith, William

A Dictionary of Greek and Roman biography and mythology. William Smith, LLD, ed. 1890

2. An Epicurean philosopher of Athens, the son of the celebrated philosopher Phaedrus, was contemporary with Cicero, who speaks of him as " homo festivus," and attacks his appointment by Antony as a judge. (Philipp. 5.5, 8.9.)