About Acrion
Acrion was a philosopher.
Acrion was a Locrian from Magna Graecia and a Pythagorean philosopher. He is mentioned by Valerius Maximus under the name of Arion. According to William Smith, Arion is a false reading of Acrion.
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Who was Acrion?
ancient Greek philosopher
When was Acrion born?
Acrion was born in Epizephyrian Locris.
What was Acrion's occupation?
Acrion was a philosopher.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Acrion. https://biography.guide/acrion/
MLA: "Acrion." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/acrion/.
Chicago: "Acrion." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/acrion/.
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