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In literature, the term "antiphon" has been employed both as a linguistic marker and as a proper noun referring to a controversial figure. For example, one instance appears to offer a definition and etymological note—citing its usage in Church Latin and its adoption into modern language contexts—indicating the word’s historical depth and evolution in literary use [1]. In contrast, classical texts, particularly those attributed to Plutarch, utilize "Antiphon" as a character whose life and deeds are recounted, often with scandalous details. One passage describes him as the author of a scandalous chronicle involving Alkibiades, highlighting the dramatic narrative potential associated with his name [2]. Other references in these works focus succinctly on specific incidents, such as noting his numerical reference [3] or recounting his violent act at a gymnasium [4]. Thus, through these examples, "antiphon" emerges both as a term with rich linguistic heritage and as a literary figure central to narratives of controversy and moral inquiry.
  1. Antiphone , sb. antiphon, NED; Church Lat.
    — from The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America by Thomas Jefferson
  2. In Antiphon's scandalous chronicle, we read that Alkibiades once ran away from home to the house of one of his admirers.
    — from Plutarch's Lives, Volume 1 (of 4) by Plutarch
  3. Antiphon, 189 .
    — from Plutarch's Morals by Plutarch
  4. Antiphon also tells us that he killed one of his servants by striking him with a club, at the gymnasium of Sibyrtus.
    — from Plutarch's Lives, Volume 1 (of 4) by Plutarch

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