Epictetus of Hierapolis? Ἐπίκτητος as a Possible Ethnonym, and the meaning of his name.

A proposal on the Phrygian origins of Epictetus

One of the most prized sources of information for Stoic philosophy, especially during the time of the Roman Empire, are the Discourses and the Enchiridion of Epictetus (ca. 50–135 CE). Written by Arrian of Nicomedia, but derived from discussions that he heard in Epictetus’ school’, despite the uncontested value they hold for disclosing Epictetus’ philos…