Epimanes Gryposoui, (1275, ?) was a burglar in Moscow.
Epimanes believed in Shamanism.
He lived a life of absolute poverty. Eating or sleeping in a safe place was a constant struggle. He was considered as belonging to the lowest caste. However, he made some friends among it. He was seen as a true poet, and legends says that he couldn't live without reading and writing. Years after, some of the works Epimanes made are still enjoyed and sometimes studied. He was physically powerful, with a perfect body in a perfect health.He was considered spiritless, and unable to make a decision.