Titolo Ipparchia tra tessuti e filosofia Periodico Estetica Anno: 2024 - Fascicolo: speciale - Pagina iniziale: 107 - Pagina finale: 120
In response to Nicole Loraux’s question about the possibility of writing a biography of an ancient woman, this paper examines the ancient traditions surrounding Hipparchia, the Cynic philosopher and wife of Crates. The analysis reveals that the surviving accounts of Hipparchia are fundamentally framed through the life and philosophy of Crates. Consequently, constructing a realistic, independent biography of Hipparchia proves unattainable, as her identity and contributions remain overshadowed by her husband’s legacy.