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If someone calls you a gadfly what does it mean?
If someone calls you a gadfly then they probably don't like you because it means "a pest." ~guayas gal
When was The Gadfly created?
The Gadfly was created in 1897-06.
When was Gadfly - database - created?
Gadfly - database - was created in 1994.
Why was Socrates considered a 'gadfly'?
Plato described Socrates as the "gadfly" of the state because just like the gadfly stung horses into action, Socrates had "stung" various Athenians into unrest. In the end, he was sentenced to death for his controversial provocations.
What is a gadfly from greek myths?
Hera caused Io in the form of a cow to flee from a gadfly.
Why did Socrates called himself gadfly?
Socrates called himself a gadfly because he believed his role in society was to challenge, provoke, and stimulate critical thinking in others. Just like a gadfly's sting can prompt a horse into action, Socrates sought to awaken and stimulate the minds of his fellow citizens.
What actors and actresses appeared in The Gadfly - 2011?
The cast of The Gadfly - 2011 includes: Xander Berkeley
What are the release dates for The Gadfly - 2011?
The Gadfly - 2011 was released on: USA: 13 August 2011
How long does a gadfly live?
A gadfly is a fly which typically annoys horses and other livestock. Thus a gadfly will usually be found around these animals. The term 'gadfly' is also used to refer to someone who likes to upset the social status quo and you can find those everywhere.
What is a sentence using the word gadfly?
I was convinced my brother had been reading my diary so I sent a gadfly to torment him.
What animal does Socrates compare himself to?
Socrates compares himself to a gadfly, which is a biting fly that often acts as an irritant to horses and cattle, in his defense during his trial in Athens. He argues that, like the gadfly's role of awakening and prodding the lazy animals to move and improve, his philosophical questioning serves to challenge and stimulate the minds of Athenians towards greater wisdom and self-examination.
What creature chases lo into Egypt?
Gadfly
