Aethlius (writer)

Aethlius (Ancient Greek: polytonic|Αέθλιος) of Samos was the author of a work titled "Samian Annals" (polytonic|Ωροι Σάμιοι), the fifth book of which is quoted by Athenaeus, [Citation
last = Smith
first = William
author-link = William Smith (lexicographer)
contribution = Aethlius (2)
editor-last = Smith
editor-first = William
title = Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology
volume = 1
pages = 51
publisher =
place = Boston, MA
year = 1867
contribution-url = http://www.ancientlibrary.com/smith-bio/0060.html ] although he expresses a doubt about the genuineness of the work. [Athenaeus, xiv. p. 650, d. 653, f] Aethlius is also referred to by Clement of Alexandria, [Clement of Alexandria, "Protrepticus" p. 30, a] Eustathius, [Eustathius, "ad Od." vii. 120, p. 1573] and in the Etymologicum Magnum. [Etymologicum Magnum, "s.v." polytonic|νένωται, where the name is written "Athlius"] His date is uncertain, but it is probable he lived some time in the 5th or 6th century. [cite book
last = Athenagoras
first =
authorlink =
coauthors = Joseph H. Crehan (trans. & ed.)
title = Ancient Christian Writers: Athenagoras: Embassy for the Christians, the Resurrection of the Dead
publisher = The Newman Press
date = 1956
location = New York
pages = 142
url = http://books.google.com/books?id=dHuL5YdSSpMC&pg=PA142&dq=aethlius+athenaeus&sig=wiXoTAtKudkwSMUgIVjCk5hzvhI
doi =
id =
isbn = 0-8091-0036-3]

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