About Philotas
Philotas was a Greek poet, musician and dithyrambic poet.
Philotas (; lived 5th century BC) was an ancient Greek dithyrambic poet and musician, the disciple of Philoxenus of Cythera. He is considered only worthy of notice as having once gained a victory over his great contemporary Timotheus of Miletus.
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Who was Philotas?
ancient Greek musician
What was Philotas's occupation?
Philotas was a poet, musician and dithyrambic poet.
What nationality was Philotas?
Philotas was Greek.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Philotas (musician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Philotas. https://biography.guide/philotas-poet/
MLA: "Philotas." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/philotas-poet/.
Chicago: "Philotas." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/philotas-poet/.
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