Aethlius (writer)

For the mythological king with this name, see Aethlius.

Aethlius (Ancient Greek: Ἀέθλιος) of Samos was the author of a work titled Samian Annals (Ὧροι Σάμιοι),[1] the fifth book of which is quoted by Athenaeus,[2] although he expresses a doubt about the genuineness of the work.[3] Aethlius is also referred to by Clement of Alexandria,[4] Eustathius,[5] and in the Etymologicum Magnum.[6] His date is uncertain, but it is probable he lived some time in the 5th or 6th century.[7]

References

  1. ↑ Horoi were chronicles describing the foundation of Ionian cities.
  2. ↑ Smith, William (1867). "Aethlius (2)". In Smith, William. Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology 1. Boston, MA. p. 51.
  3. ↑ Athenaeus, xiv. p. 650, d. 653, f
  4. ↑ Clement of Alexandria, Protrepticus p. 30, a
  5. ↑ Eustathius, ad Od. vii. 120, p. 1573
  6. ↑ Etymologicum Magnum, s.v. νένωται, where the name is written "Athlius"
  7. ↑ Athenagoras; Joseph H. Crehan (trans. & ed.) (1956). Ancient Christian Writers: Athenagoras: Embassy for the Christians, the Resurrection of the Dead. New York: The Newman Press. p. 142. ISBN 0-8091-0036-3.

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