Pherecydes of Athens (Ancient Greek: Φερεκύδης) was a Greek writer of myths, or mythographer, from the 5th century BCE (around 465 or 450 BCE).[1] He wrote a ten-volume book, now lost, titled "Historiai" (Ἱστορίαι) or "Genealogicai" (Γενελογίαι).[2]
He is thought to be different from Pherecydes of Syros, a Greek philosopher from the 6th century BCE known for being Pythagoras' teacher.[3] Pherecydes of Athens is maybe the same person as Pherecydes of Leros even though the Suda treats them as separate individuals.[4]
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