Semonides of Amorgos

Semonides of Amorgos (650–550) was a poet and writer.

Also recorded as Semon.; Simonides of Amorgos; Semonides.

Overview

Born at Samos in 650, died in 550.

In detail

the recorded working language is Ancient Greek.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are iambic 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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    “Semonides of Amorgos”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q381049: Semonides of Amorgos

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