Pherecydes of Athens

Pherecydes of Athens (Ancient Greek: Φερεκύδης) was a Greek writer of myths, or mythographer, from the 5th century BCE (around 465 or 450 BCE).^[1] He wrote a ten-volume book, now lost, titled "Historiai" (Ἱστορίαι) or "Genealogicai" (Γενελογίαι).^[2]

He is thought to be different from Pherecydes of Syros, a Greek philosopher from the 6th century BCE known for being Pythagoras' teacher.^[3] Pherecydes of Athens is maybe the same person as Pherecydes of Leros even though the Suda treats them as separate individuals.^[4]

1. ↑ Herren 2017, p. 213;Fowler 2013, p. 708; Gantz 1996, p. xv; Huxley 1973, pp. 137–143.
2. ↑ Huxley 1973, p. 137; Jacoby 1947, p. 15; Suda Φ 216. For a description of his work see Fowler 2013, pp. 706–710, for his collected fragments see Fowler 2000, pp. 272–364.
3. ↑ Hawes 2017, p. 250; Purves 2010, p. 100, note 11; Bollansée 1999, p. 227, note 262; Fowler 1999; Gantz 1996, p. xv; Jacoby 1947.
4. ↑ Sweeney 2013, pp. 47–48; Suda Φ 217.