The Enchanted Initiate
A Journal of Traditional Symbolism, Hermeticism & the Occult Sciences

Diotimes

DIOTIMES is inferred to be the wife of Antisthenes, with whom she lived in poverty. While explicit mention of their marital status is lacking, it is implied based on contextual evidence that she accompanied her husband in his austere lifestyle.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

While not directly mentioned, Diotimes was implied to have lived a poverty-driven existence with Antisthenes, reflecting the Cynic philosophy.

Hipparchus and Diotimes were companions in their pursuit of philosophical ideals.

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

DiotimesthroughHipparcheusilluminatesHypopneuma →
I. Diotimes & Hipparcheus

Hipparchus and Diotimes were companions in their pursuit of philosophical ideals.

II. Hipparcheus & Hypopneuma

Hipparchus, a philosopher associated with the Cynic school, would have adhered to a simple, austere lifestyle in accordance with Cynic philosophies. This lifestyle was characterized by a minimal dietary regime, reflecting the Cynics' views on living in line with nature and embracing a simple existence free from luxury and excess. The descriptions indicate that Hipparchus, along with his fellow Cynics, would have practiced a strict, Spartan-like diet as part of their philosophical commitments. This dietary practice was integral to their broader approach to ethics and living a life of virtue, demonstrating the practical implications of Cynic philosophy in the daily lives of its adherents, including Hipparchus.

DiotimesthroughAntisthenesilluminatesSpeuseppus →
I. Diotimes & Antisthenes

While not directly mentioned, Diotimes was implied to have lived a poverty-driven existence with Antisthenes, reflecting the Cynic philosophy.

II. Antisthenes & Speuseppus

Speusippus, a pupil of Antisthenes, carried forward his teachings.

DiotimesthroughAntisthenesilluminatesCrates →
I. Diotimes & Antisthenes

While not directly mentioned, Diotimes was implied to have lived a poverty-driven existence with Antisthenes, reflecting the Cynic philosophy.

II. Antisthenes & Crates

Antisthenes influenced Crates, a philosopher in the Cynics lineage.

DiotimesthroughAntisthenesilluminatesCynics →
I. Diotimes & Antisthenes

While not directly mentioned, Diotimes was implied to have lived a poverty-driven existence with Antisthenes, reflecting the Cynic philosophy.

II. Antisthenes & Cynics

Antisthenes founded the Cynics sect, which practiced extreme individualism and was based on Socratic teachings.

DiotimesthroughAntisthenesilluminatesMetroklus →
I. Diotimes & Antisthenes

While not directly mentioned, Diotimes was implied to have lived a poverty-driven existence with Antisthenes, reflecting the Cynic philosophy.

II. Antisthenes & Metroklus

Metronikus, a pupil of Antisthenes, was part of the Cynics lineage.

DiotimesthroughAntisthenesilluminatesDiophilus
I. Diotimes & Antisthenes

While not directly mentioned, Diotimes was implied to have lived a poverty-driven existence with Antisthenes, reflecting the Cynic philosophy.

II. Antisthenes & Diophilus

Diophilus was among Antisthenes' pupils, inheriting his philosophy.