Crito of Pieria (Κρίτων ὁ Πιεριώτης) Life Crito of Pieria is a shadowy historical figure. He is mentioned only in passing references, notably as a possible source for the 4th-century historian Ephorus [1]. The ethnonym indicates an origin in Pieria, a region of northern Greece. The provided 5th-century BCE dating is inconsistent with the Hellenistic era label also supplied.

Works He is credited with a single, lost work: a Περιήγησις Σικελίας (Periegesis Sicelias or Description of Sicily) [1][2]. No fragments or direct quotations survive.

Significance His significance derives entirely from his use as a source. The Suda records that Ephorus consulted Crito’s work on Sicily, indicating it was considered a reputable geographical or historical account in antiquity [1][2].

Sources 1. Perseus Digital Library, Suda, entry for Ephorus: http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/text?doc=Perseus%3Atext%3A1999.04.0057%3Aentry%3De%29foros 2. ToposText, Suda, entry for Ephorus: https://topostext.org/work/741#epsilon.3800