Christodorus
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Christodorus (), a Greek epic poet from Coptos in Egypt, flourished during the reign of Anastasius I (491–518). His father was named Paniskos (Πανίσκος).
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- human
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- Byzantine Empire
- Place of birth
- Qift
- Languages spoken
- Coptic
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- Pauly–Wissowa
- date of birth
- 0450-00-00
- writing language
- Ancient Greek
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Christodorus (), a Greek epic poet from Coptos in Egypt, flourished during the reign of Anastasius I (491–518). His father was named Paniskos (Πανίσκος).
According to the Suda, he was the author of Patria (Gr. Πάτρια), accounts of the foundation, history and antiquities of various cities; Lydiaka (Gr. Λυδιακά), the mythical history of Lydia; Isaurica (Gr. Ἰσαυρικά), celebrating Anastasius' victory in the Isaurian War (492–497); three books of epigrams; and many other works.
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