person
Anacreon of Teos
Anacreon
also: Anacreon, Anacreontis
The archaic Greek lyric poet of Teos (sixth century BC), celebrated for his songs of wine and love. Cicero remarks that his entire poetry is amatory.
Reading notes
- Tusculan Disputations §4.71 As for Anacreon, his entire poetry is amorous
Anacreon of Teos, the archaic Greek lyric poet of wine and love, whose whole output Cicero describes as erotic.