Who is believed to be the actual author of "Barlaam and Josaphat"?
Michael the Monk
John of Damascus
Euthymius of Athos
John of Jerusalem
Answer
The Greek writer Euthymius of Athos is believed to be the actual author of the 11th-century Byzantine text "Barlaam and Josaphat". This story, which tells the tale of a prince who leaves his kingdom to find enlightenment, has been translated into many languages and has been adapted into a number of plays and films.
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