Heracleides

British  

/ ˈpɒntəs, 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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Example Sentences

Heracleides, in the fourth century B. C., said that Mercury and Venus circled around the sun, and in the third century Aristarchus of Samos actually anticipated, though it was a mere guess, the heliocentric theory.

From The Age of the Reformation by Smith, Preserved

Seuthes fell to upbraiding Heracleides in round terms.

From Anabasis by Dakyns, Henry Graham

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 Dakyns, Henry Graham

They asked: "Does he play the popular leader?" and Heracleides answered: "Exactly so."

From Anabasis by Dakyns, Henry Graham

Of course to the mind of Heracleides this is all silly talk; since the one great object is to keep money by whatever means.

From Anabasis by Dakyns, Henry Graham