PERSEUS, a philosopher who flourished about 260 B.C., is famous for his connection with the Stoic Zeno. He was born in the same Cretan town, Cithium; settled in the same city, Athens; lived in the same house; and adopted the same opinions. So highly indeed did the teacher of the Porch favour him that, when unable through old age to accept an invitation to the court of Antigonus Gonatus, he sent him in his stead. This honour is said to have been the occasion of the death of Perseus. Appointed by his royal patron to the command of Corinth, he was slain at the capture of that city in 243 B.C.