Bion of Smyrna

Bion of Smyrna (120–57) was a poet and writer.

Also recorded as Bion; Bion of Phlossa; Bion of Phlossa near Smyrna; Bion, of Smyrna; Bion, of Phlossa; Bion, of Phlossa near Smyrna.

Overview

Born at İzmir in 120, died in 57.

In detail

training under Theocritus is recorded. the recorded working language is Ancient Greek and Doric Greek.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are bucolic poetry.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

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    “Bion of Smyrna”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q463364: Bion of Smyrna

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