About Aetion
Aetion was a sculptor.
Aetion (Ancient Greek: ) was an ancient Greek sculptor of Amphipolis, mentioned by Callimachus and Theocritus, from whom we learn that at the request of Nicias, a famous physician of Miletus, he executed a statue of Asclepius in cedar wood. He flourished about the middle of the 3rd century BC. There was an engraver of the same name; but when he lived is not known.
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Who was Aetion?
3rd-century BC Greek artist
When was Aetion born?
Aetion was born in Amphipolis.
What was Aetion's occupation?
Aetion was a sculptor.
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