Hephaestion

Ancient Greek grammarian

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Also known as Hephaistion · Hephaestio · Hephaestion of Alexandria

Born: 2nd century
Died: 2nd century
Birthplace: Alexandria
Occupation: grammarian
Languages spoken, written or signed: Ancient Greek
Notable work: Enchiridion de metris

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Hephaestion was a grammarian of Alexandria who flourished in the age of the Antonines. He was the author of a manual of Greek metres, which is most valuable as the only complete treatise on the subject that has been preserved. The concluding chapter discusses the various kinds of poetical composition. It is written in a clear and simple style, and was much used as a school-book.

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Sex or gender: male
Work location: Alexandria
Writing language: Ancient Greek
Child: Ptolemaeus Chennus
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