#scythian philosopher

• Anacarsis — The Romanian form for the proper name Anacharsis; a Scythian philosopher of royal descent from the 6th century BC, famous in Ancient Greece for his simple, direct wisdom and harsh criticisms of Greek customs. In classical writings, he was sometimes included among the Seven Sages of the ancient world, representing the archetype of the 'civilized barbarian' who values nature and logic over artificial laws.