where was he from?
Hierapolis, Phrygia
Epictetus
Hierapolis, Phrygia 
what is considered the first great work of greek literature "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey" who is written this literature? Homer any philosophers associated with the greek literature? Epictetus was associated with the moral philosophy of the Stoics. who is he? He was a Greek Stoic philosopher
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Epictetus [SEP] Introduction
Epictetus (; , "Epíktētos"; 50 135 AD) was a Greek Stoic philosopher. He was born a slave at Hierapolis, Phrygia (present day Pamukkale, Turkey) and lived in Rome until his banishment, when he went to Nicopolis in northwestern Greece for the rest of his life. His teachings were written down and published by his pupil Arrian in his "Discourses" and "Enchiridion". Epictetus taught that philosophy is a way of life and not just a theoretical discipline. To Epictetus, all external events are beyond our control; we should accept calmly and dispassionately whatever happens. However, individuals are responsible for their own actions, which they can examine and control through rigorous self-discipline.