Stoicism, originating in ancient Greece around the 3rd century BCE and further developed in Rome, was founded by philosophers like Zeno of Citium, Cleanthes, and Chrysippus. The name "Stoicism" is derived from the Stoa Poikile, a public gathering place in Athens where Zeno taught. Its prominence in Roman society grew with notable Stoic philosophers such as Epictetus, Seneca, and Marcus Aurelius. Throughout the Roman Empire, Stoicism influenced various aspects of culture, including law, ethics, and governance.
