Life The compiler or compilers of the Λεξικογραφικὸν ἔργον ἀνώνυμον (Lexicographical Work Anonymous II) are unknown, a common feature of late antique grammatical and lexicographical texts which were frequently transmitted anonymously [1]. The work dates from between the 2nd and 6th centuries CE, a period marked by systematic efforts to preserve and explain classical Greek language and literature [2].

Works The single known work is the Λεξικογραφικὸν ἔργον ἀνώνυμον, a lexicographical compilation. Its precise title, content, and scope are unspecified, but such anonymous works from this era typically comprised glossaries of rare words, dialectal forms, or terms from specific authors, often derived from earlier scholarly commentaries [1][3].

Significance This anonymous work belongs to the tradition of Greek lexicography alongside figures like Hesychius of Alexandria and the Suda. Such compilations are critical for the history of scholarship, preserving otherwise lost glosses and interpretations from ancient commentaries. They served as essential tools for late antique and Byzantine students and continue to inform modern philological study [1][3].

Sources 1. Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Classics: Lexicography, Greek: https://oxfordre.com/classics/view/10.1093/acrefore/9780199381135.001.0001/acrefore-9780199381135-e-3669 2. Encyclopædia Britannica: Late Antiquity: https://www.britannica.com/event/late-antiquity 3. Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Ancient Greek Philosophy - The Transmission of Ancient Greek Texts: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/ancient-greek-philosophy/transmission.html