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Context

Refers to his role as a critic and challenger of societal norms, like a dog barking at injustice.

Date / Period

c. 350 BCE

Category

Strange & Unusual

Verification

Unverifiable

Explanation

Found in 1 providers: grok

Method

Cross Reference

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