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GEOGRAPHER, ENGINEER
NYMPHODORUS OF SYRACUSE (fl. 3rd century BC)
Life
Cited by Athenaeus and Vitruvius. An inscription found on the island of Delos records that his son Timon offered a golden wreath in 180 BC.
Work
His works are:
"Periplus": Treatise on geography and curiosities.
"Journey along the coast of Asia": Describes the journey undertaken by Drimacus, the leader of a slave rebellion in Chios, and his remarkable feats. Contains much geographical information.
"On what is admirable in Sicily": Contains information on the geography, architecture and customs of Sicily.
"On machines"
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