High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles Demonax (Greek: Δημώναξ, Dēmōnax; c. AD 70-c.170) was a Cynic philosopher. Born in Cyprus, he moved to Athens, where his wisdom, and his skill in solving disputes, earned him the admiration of the citizens. He taught Lucian, who wrote a Life of Demonax in praise of his teacher. When he died he received a magnificent public funeral.