Amoebeus
historical figure · 2 works · 2 mentions · 2 anchored passages
Amoebeus the harper · an Amoebeus
in the texts
Stromata
Musician said to have abstained from his newly married bride.
And Amoebeus the harper, though newly married, abstained from his bride.
Orations
Famous musician/performer cited as an example of costly hired entertainment.
So that the lovers of boys, I think, count themselves exceedingly blessed when they compare themselves with the lovers of reputation, when they themselves seek quails or a cock or a little nightingale, but see that the others are obliged to seek out an Amoebeus or a Polus, or to hire one of the victors at Olympia for five talents.