Achaeus of Syracuse

Achaeus of Syracuse

Achaeus of Syracuse (Greek: Aχαιός; lived 4th century BC) was an ancient Greek tragedian native of Syracuse. The "Suda" ascribes to him 10 plays, while the Pseudo-Eudocia 14. He may be the "Achaios" who won a victory at Athens' Lenaia festival in 356 BC.

References

* [http://www.stoa.org/sol-bin/search.pl?db=REAL&search_method=QUERY&login=guest&enlogin=guest&user_list=LIST&page_num=1&searchstr=achaeus&field=hw_eng&num_per_page=100 "Achaios (1)" from the "Suda"]
* Smith, William; "Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology", [http://www.ancientlibrary.com/smith-bio/0017.html "Achaeus (3)"] , Boston, (1867)
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