[mythology] In Greek mythology, Arcesilaus was one of the Greek leaders in the Trojan War, from Boeotia, commander of ten ships. He was son of Areilycus and Theobule, and brother of Prothoenor. In one source though, he is called a son of Alector and Cleobule, and thus half-brother to Leitus and Clonius. He was killed by Hector. Leitus broug... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arcesilaus_(mythology)
philosopher who succeeded Crates as head of the Greek Academy; he introduced a skepticism derived either from Socrates or from Pyrrhon and Timon. ... [5 related articles] Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/a/95