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Moschus

Ancient Greek poet

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Also known as Moschus of Syracuse · Moschos of Syracuse

Born: 2nd century BCE
Died: 2nd century BCE
Birthplace: Syracuse
Citizenship: Syracuse
Occupation: poet
, writer
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1.Stated in Library of the World's Best Literature
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Languages spoken, written or signed: Ancient Greek
Notable work: Europa
, Theocriti, Bionis et Moschi carmina bucolica (Leiden, 1810)

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Moschus was an ancient Greek bucolic poet and student of the Alexandrian grammarian Aristarchus of Samothrace. He was born at Syracuse, Magna Graecia, and flourished about 150 BC. Aside from his poetry, he was known for his grammatical work, nothing of which survives.

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Sex or gender: male
Writing language: Ancient Greek
Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired applies to jurisdiction: worldwide
Floruit: 2nd century BCE
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1.Stated in Czech National Authority DatabaseRetrieved 2022-06-08
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Student of: Aristarchus of Samothrace
Name in native language: Μόσχος
Significant place: Sicily
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1.Stated in Suda
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