Yamblicos: Ancestry, Mentors, and Associations

This chapter provides detailed information about the birth and ancestral background of Yamblicos, a figure from a noble lineage of the priest kings of Emesa. It explores Yamblicos' pride in his non-Greek origins and his interest in wise barbarians. The chapter also discusses the debate surrounding the identity of Anatolius and the complex relationship between Iamblichus and Porphyry.