The Stoa
The Stoa The Stoa Poecile or “Painted Stoa” was a building in Athens where Zeno of Citium met his followers and taught. Later adherents of this philosophical tradition were given the name “Stoic” from their association with this place. Table of Contents General Definition of Stoas and the Location of the Stoa Poecile History of the Use of the Stoa Poecile References and Further Reading 1.