Question
This philosopher critiqued Homer for depicting Hera’s seduction of Zeus in the Iliad, since true gods would not be capable of deceit. For 10 points each:
[10m] Name this presocratic philosopher who argued that if horses or oxen had hands, they would draw gods that looked like horses or oxen.
ANSWER: Xenophanes of Colophon
[10e] A philosopher with this primary occupation wrote that Heraclius the Cynic had violated Cynic principles by telling him a fable that disrespected Jupiter and Pan. A philosopher with this primary occupation wrote the Meditations.
ANSWER: Roman emperor [or imperator, caesar, augustus, or princeps; prompt on ruler, monarch, head of state, politician, or general; reject “king”] (The oration against Heraclius was written by Julian the Apostate.)
[10h] This philosopher was nicknamed “the Atheist” for his disbelief in the gods as popularly conceived, which influenced the views of Epicurus according to Diogenes Laërtius. The Cynic Hipparchia defended her right to practice philosophy in an exchange with this man.
ANSWER: Theodorus the Atheist [or Theodorus of Cyrene]
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Summary
| Tournament | Edition | Exact Match? | Heard | PPB | Easy % | Medium % | Hard % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 RMP Fest Online Mirror | 05/31/25 | Y | 4 | 12.50 | 100% | 25% | 0% |
| 2025 RMP Fest Carleton Mirror | 07/13/25 | Y | 4 | 27.50 | 150% | 125% | 0% |
| 2025 RMP Fest CO Mirror | 08/10/25 | Y | 6 | 16.67 | 100% | 67% | 0% |