Ergias of Rhodes (Ἐργίας ὁ Ῥόδιος)

Life Ergias was a Greek historian from Rhodes who lived during the 4th century BCE. No biographical details of his life are preserved [1]. His existence is attested solely through later citations.

Works His only known work is a history of Rhodes, preserved in fragments. Later authors like Athenaeus cite it, often referencing Rhodian mythological and early historical traditions [1][2]. Its exact ancient title is lost, though modern scholarship calls it The History of Rhodes.

Significance Ergias is a significant source for local Rhodian history and foundation myths. His fragments represent the genre of local history (horography) and provide valuable evidence for regional traditions used by later compilers [1][2].

Sources 1. Brill's New Pauly (Brill): https://referenceworks.brillonline.com/entries/brill-s-new-pauly/ergias-e331560 2. Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Classics (Oxford University Press): https://oxfordre.com/classics/view/10.1093/acrefore/9780199381135.001.0001/acrefore-9780199381135-e-2487