Hermippus of Berytus
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Hermippus of Berytus (Greek: Ἕρμιππος; 2nd century) was a Greek grammarian from Berytus (Beirut) who flourished under Trajan and Hadrian. By birth he was a slave, but having become the disciple of Philo of Byblos, he was recommended by him to Herennius Severus, and attained to great eminence by his eloquence and learning.[1] He wrote many works, among which were an account of dreams in five books,[2] and a book Περὶ Ἑβδομάδος.[3] He wrote a work on famous slaves,[4] which included Parthenius of Nicaea.[5] He is also quoted by Clement of Alexandria,[6] and by Stephanus of Byzantium.[7]
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