Diagoras

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English > Greek (Woodhouse)

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Διαγόρας, -ου, ὁ.

Latin > English (Lewis & Short)

Dĭăgŏras: ae, m., Διαγόρας.
I An atheistic philosopher and poet of Melos, a contemporary of Pindar, Cic. N. D. 1, 1; 1, 23; 42; 3, 37; Val. Max. 1, 2.—
II One of the most famous athletes in the Olympic games, a native of Rhodes, Cic. Tusc. 1, 46, 111; Gell. 3, 15, 3.