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Heracleides

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/ ˌhɛrəˈklaɪdiːz /

noun

  1. ?390–?322 bc , Greek astronomer and philosopher: the first to state that the earth rotates on its axis

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When Heracleides heard these words, he was in great consternation; so he came to Seuthes and said: "If we are wise we will get away from here out of reach of these fellows."

From Anabasis by Henry Graham Dakyns

After listening to this appeal, Seuthes called down curses on him, whose fault it was, that the debt had not long ago been paid, and, if the general suspicion was correct, this was Heracleides.

From Anabasis by Henry Graham Dakyns

"Early to-morrow," said Heracleides, "we will bring you to them; and I know," he added once more, "as soon as they set eyes on you, they will flock to you with alacrity."

From Anabasis by Henry Graham Dakyns

Heracleides, as he used to prove to me, finds the sum excessive.

From Anabasis by Henry Graham Dakyns

Seuthes fell to upbraiding Heracleides in round terms.

From Anabasis by Henry Graham Dakyns

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