Achaeus of Syracuse ( grc, Ἀχαιός ὁ Συρακούσιος; lived 4th century BC) was an

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native of Syracuse. The '' Suda'' ascribes to him 10 plays, while the Pseudo-Eudocia 14. He may be the "Achaios" who won a victory at

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festival in 356 BC.

References

"Achaios (1)"
from the '' Suda'' * Smith, William; ''

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, (1867) * Ancient Greek dramatists and playwrights Ancient Syracusans Sicilian Greeks 4th-century BC Greek people Year of birth unknown Year of death unknown {{sicily-stub