Rhoecus
Rhoecus (or Rhaecus, Rhœcus, Rhæcus, Rhoikos) was a Greek Samian sculptor of the 6th century BCE. He and his son Theodorus were especially noted for their work in bronze. Herodotus says that Rhoecus built the temple of Hera at Samos, which was destroyed by fire c. In the temple of Artemis at Ephesus was a marble figure of Night (Nyx) by Rhoecus.
Also recorded as Rhoikos · Rhoikos of Samos
Rhoecus
- Born
- 700
- Died
- 600
- Nationality
- Greece
- Occupation
- sculptor · architect
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Rhoecus (or Rhaecus, Rhœcus, Rhæcus, Rhoikos) was a Greek Samian sculptor of the 6th century BCE. He and his son Theodorus were especially noted for their work in bronze. Herodotus says that Rhoecus built the temple of Hera at Samos, which was destroyed by fire c. In the temple of Artemis at Ephesus was a marble figure of Night (Nyx) by Rhoecus.
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His name has been found on a fragment of a vase which he dedicated to Aphrodite at Naucratis. His sons Theodorus and Telecles made a statue of the Pythian Apollo for the Samians. Also the name of a centaur, who together with another centaur called Hylaeus, tried to rape Atalanta, but she killed them both.
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Rhoecus died.
700
Rhoecus born at Samos.
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The authorities additionally record the headings Rhoikos and Rhoikos of Samos. His recorded language was Ancient Greek. 2 children are recorded: Telekles of Samos and Theodorus of Samos.
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