Favorinus of Arelata (ca. 80–160) was a Hellenistic sophist and philosopher who flourished during the reign of Hadrian. He was of Gaulish ancestry, born in Arelate (Arles). He is described as a hermaphrodite (ανδροθηλυς) by birth. He received an exquisite education, first in Gallia Narbonensis and then in Rome, and at an early age began his lifelong travels through Greece, Italy and the East. His extensive knowledge, combined with great ora… (More on Favorinus)