About Metagenes
Lived 500 BC – 400 BC. Metagenes was a Greek comedy writer and writer.
Metagenes was an Athenian comic poet of the Old Comedy, contemporary with Aristophanes, Phrynichus, and Plato. The Suda gives the following titles of his plays: Αὖραι, Μαμμάκυθος, Θουριοπέρσαι, Φιλοθύτης, Ὅμηρος ἢ Ἀσκηταί, some of which appear to be corrupt.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Metagenes?
Athenian poet of Old Comedy
When was Metagenes born?
Metagenes was born in 500 BC in Athens.
When did Metagenes die?
Metagenes died in 400 BC.
What was Metagenes's occupation?
Metagenes was a comedy writer and writer.
What nationality was Metagenes?
Metagenes was Greek.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Metagenes. https://biography.guide/metagenes-comedy-writer/
MLA: "Metagenes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/metagenes-comedy-writer/.
Chicago: "Metagenes." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/metagenes-comedy-writer/.
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