person
Theodorus of Cyrene
Theodorus
Greek philosopher called 'the Atheist' (c. 340--250 BC). Threatened by a tyrant with death and exposure, he answered that it made no difference to him whether he rotted above ground or below.
Reading notes
- On Tranquility of Mind §14.3 Theodorus
Theodorus 'the Atheist' of Cyrene, who told a threatening tyrant it made no difference whether he rotted above ground or below.