Epicharmus of Cos
Late 6th/early 5th century BC Greek dramatist and philosopher
- Lived
- 523 BC–434 BC
Updated September 2026
About Epicharmus of Cos
Epicharmus of Cos, thought to have lived between c. 550 and c. 460 BC, was a Greek dramatist and philosopher who is often credited with being one of the first comedic writers, having originated the Doric or Sicilian comedic form.
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