Heracleitus

biographical name

variants or Heraclitus
circa 540–circa 480 b.c. Greek philosopher

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“Heracleitus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Heracleitus. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.

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