Hermippus of Berytus, also known as Hermippus Berytius or Hermippus the Berytian [1] ( Greek: Ἕρμιππος ὁ Βηρύτιος; fl. 2nd century AD) was a Greek grammarian from Berytus (modern-day Beirut) who flourished under Trajan and Hadrian. By birth he was a slave, but having become the disciple of Philo of Byblos, he was recommended by him to Herennius Severus, and attained to great eminence by his eloquence and learning. [2] He wrote many works, among which were an account of dreams in five books, [3] and a book Περὶ Ἑβδομάδος. [4] He wrote a work on famous slaves, [5] which included Parthenius of Nicaea. [6] He is also quoted by Clement of Alexandria, [7] and by Stephanus of Byzantium. [8]
Hermippus of Berytus, also known as Hermippus Berytius or Hermippus the Berytian [1] ( Greek: Ἕρμιππος ὁ Βηρύτιος; fl. 2nd century AD) was a Greek grammarian from Berytus (modern-day Beirut) who flourished under Trajan and Hadrian. By birth he was a slave, but having become the disciple of Philo of Byblos, he was recommended by him to Herennius Severus, and attained to great eminence by his eloquence and learning. [2] He wrote many works, among which were an account of dreams in five books, [3] and a book Περὶ Ἑβδομάδος. [4] He wrote a work on famous slaves, [5] which included Parthenius of Nicaea. [6] He is also quoted by Clement of Alexandria, [7] and by Stephanus of Byzantium. [8]