Meleager of Gadara
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fl. 1st century B.C.
Meleager was a Greek poet from Gadara, in Syria, who compiled an anthology of epigrams by 50 writers that became the first collection in The Greek Anthology. Since Meleager's introductory poem compared each writer to a flower, the collection is called Stephanos (Garland).
Alternate Spellings: Meleagros.
Related Resources:
Epigrams of Anyte
One of the lilies in Meleager's garland.Korinna of Tanagra
Another of the Earthly Muses who may have defeated Pindar.Telesilla
Greek poet known for her bravery as much as her verse.
