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noun

Călănus

gen. Călăni · gender masculine · decl. 2nd
(), , , = Κάλανος
an Indian philosopher; gymnosophist; in the time of Alexander the Great
an Indian philosopher (gymnosophist) in the time of Alexander the Great, who, in old age, burned himself on a funeral pile, Cic. Tusc. 2, 22, 52; id. Div. 1, 23, 47; 1, 30, 65; Val. Max. 1, 8, ext. 10.
Perseus ID: n6150 Key: Calanus