Archimelus the Epigrammatist (Ἀρχίμηλος ὁ ἐπιγραμματοποιός) was a Greek poet of the Hellenistic period, generally placed in the 3rd century BCE based on stylistic evidence. No biographical details are recorded; his existence is known solely from his inclusion in the Greek Anthology [1, 2].

His two surviving works are dedicatory epigrams preserved in that collection. AP 6.111 is a two-line verse dedicating a bow to Apollo, and AP 6.333 is a four-line epigram offering a fishing net to Poseidon.

Archimelus exemplifies the tradition of minor Hellenistic epigrammatists. His brief, elegant poems are typical of the genre and contribute to understanding the period's cultural and religious practices [1]. His preservation within the Greek Anthology constitutes his primary historical significance.

Sources 1. Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Classics (Oxford University Press): https://oxfordre.com/classics/view/10.1093/acrefore/9780199381135.001.0001/acrefore-9780199381135-e-7993 2. Perseus Digital Library (Tufts University): http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/text?doc=Perseus:text:2008.01.0471:book=6:chapter=1&highlight=Archimelus