Who's Who of Egyptian people, queens and family: Herodas

Herodas

Ptolemaic Dynasty

Herodas was an author who was responsible for the mimes of Herodas, composed early in the Ptolemaic period and containing references to contemporary Alexandria. They survive on papyrus and are excellent examples of the genre of mimes.

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Last Updated: June 20th, 2011