Myron of Priene

Who is Myron of Priene?

Myron of Priene was the author of an historical account of the First Messenian War, from the taking of Ampheia to the death of Aristodemus. The dates of his work cannot be ascertained accurately, but it belongs in all probability to the Alexandrine period, not earlier than the 3rd century BCE. According to Pausanias he was an author on whose accuracy very little reliance could be placed. For example, both Diodorus and Myron placed Aristomenes in the first Messenian war, which is not universally accepted as accurate.

This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed.. "". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology.