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Theocrines
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(Θεοκρίνης; Theokrínēs). Athenian from the Hybadae deme (IG II/III2 2,2, 2409, 44 f.), a notorious sykophántēs (cf. Dem. Or. 18,313), who made a living from threats of court action and extortion. A forensic speech by Epichares from 342 BC ([Dem.] Or. 58) is directed against him.

Beck, Hans (Cologne)

Bibliography

Traill, PAA, 508320 

Schäfer, vol. 4 (appendices), 266-280.

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Beck, Hans (Cologne), “Theocrines”, in: Brill’s New Pauly, Antiquity volumes edited by: Hubert Cancik and , Helmuth Schneider, English Edition by: Christine F. Salazar, Classical Tradition volumes edited by: Manfred Landfester, English Edition by: Francis G. Gentry. Consulted online on 30 June 2022 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/1574-9347_bnp_e1209070>
First published online: 2006
First print edition: 9789004122598, 20110510



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