About Eugammon of Cyrene
Eugammon of Cyrene was a poet and writer.
Eugamon of Cyrene was an early Greek poet to whom the epic Telegony was ascribed. According to Clement of Alexandria, he stole the poem from the legendary early poet Musaeus; meaning, possibly, that a version of a long-existing traditional epic was written down by Eugamon. He is said to have flourished 567/6 BC, about two centuries after other cyclic poets like Homer.
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Who was Eugammon of Cyrene?
ancient Greek poet
When was Eugammon of Cyrene born?
Eugammon of Cyrene was born in Cyrene.
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Eugammon of Cyrene was a poet and writer.
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