Life Chrysermos of Corinth (Χρύσημος ὁ Κορίνθιος) was a Classical Greek historian of the 4th century BCE. Beyond his origin in Corinth and authorship of a single historical work, no biographical details survive.

Works His only known work is the Corinthiaca (Κορινθιακά), a history of Corinth. The text is lost, surviving only in fragmentary references within later ancient literature.

Significance Chrysermos is significant as a source for later historians. His Corinthiaca is cited by authors like the biographer Satyrus and the geographer Pausanias [1], preserving local Corinthian traditions and myths, such as the story of Medea’s son Medus [1]. He is counted among the early Greek local historians, though his direct influence was limited and his work survives only indirectly.

Sources 1. Perseus Digital Library (Tufts University): https://www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/text?doc=Perseus%3Atext%3A1999.04.0062%3Aentry%3Dchrysermus-harpers 2. ToposText: https://topostext.org/people/1569