Malacus

Malacus

Malacus (Greek: Μάλακος) may refer to:

  • Malacus synonym of adjective Malakos
  • Malacus or Malakos Macedonian Dolichos winner in Amphiarian games 329 BC[1]
  • Malacus a Greek historian[2], the author of a work entitled Sifnion oroi (terms of Sifnians) which is quoted by Athenaeus (vi. p. 267). It has been conjectured by some that he is the same with Apollonius of Alabanda, who was surnamed Malacus.
  • Astragalus malacus a species of Astragalus plant

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