This study presents the exegesis of the Ancients in V, 1 [10], 8-9, showing that Plotinus establishes an agreement between the mentioned authorities; all the Ancients alluded by him already knew, though implicitly and inaccurately, the doctrine of the three natures. In general, the inaccuracy of his predecessors consisted in mistaking the One for the Intellect. Following Plotinus's argument step by step, we especially try to understand the role of three philosophers among the ones mentioned. First, Plato, who is considered the most accurate certification of the former doctrines. Then, Aristotle, against whom Plotinus polemicizes, although he seems to serve as a model for the exegesis of some philosophers before Plato. Finally, Pherekydes, who alludes to the Pythagorean doctrine and perhaps to the mythical tradition as well.
Plotinus; Exegesis; The Ancient; Three Natures; One; Intellect