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Late 2nd/early 3rd century Greek rhetorician and grammarian
- Lived
- 170–223
- Country
- Ancient Rome
- Books
- 1
Athenaeus published 1 novel. The best-known is Deipnosophistarum Libri Xv (ed. Casaubon, 1598).
Updated September 2026
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Deipnosophistarum Libri Xv (ed. Casaubon, 1598)
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Deipnosophistarum Libri Xv (ed. Casaubon, 1598) (1598)
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About Athenaeus
Athenaeus of Naucratis was an ancient Greek rhetorician and grammarian, flourishing about the end of the 2nd and beginning of the 3rd century AD. The Suda says only that he lived in the times of Marcus Aurelius, but the contempt with which he speaks of Commodus, who died in 192, implies that he survived that emperor. He was a contemporary of Adrantus.
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Athenaeus FAQ
- How many books has Athenaeus written?
- Athenaeus published 1 novel that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Athenaeus's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Deipnosophistarum Libri Xv (ed. Casaubon, 1598).
- What is Athenaeus's most famous book?
- Deipnosophistarum Libri Xv (ed. Casaubon, 1598) is Athenaeus's most widely read book.
- Can I read Athenaeus's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Athenaeus is in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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