The ancient Greek philosopher Diogenes also known as the father of Cinicism, has become famous for his many interesting interactions, particularly with famous Greek king and leader Alexander the Great.
Diogenes the Cynic also known as Diogenes of Sinope lived against the norms of ancient Athens. He slept in an enormous ceremic pot, rejecting all comforts and luxuries, and even begged on the streets, which was very uncommon at that time.
At night, he would walk in the streets while holding a lantern, telling people that he was looking for one honest man. He would later claim that he never found one.
Born in Sinope, the Ionian city along the Black Sea in 412 or 404 BC, he is considered one of the founders of Cynic philosophy, along with with Antishenes and Crates.
The word "cynic" meaning dog-like which derives from the Greek word "kyon" which means dog and was used to describe the dog-like behaviour of Diogenes, who lived in the streets, sometimes eating raw meat and performing his natural bodily functions in public just like a dog.
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