Maeandrius of Miletus (Μαίανδριος ὁ Μιλήσιος) was a Greek historian from Miletus, active in the early Hellenistic period (late 4th–early 3rd century BCE). He is cited by later authors writing on Miletus and the sanctuary of Apollo at Didyma [1]. The epithet "of Miletus" distinguishes him from other individuals of the same name [2].

Works He is known for a single, lost work, a local history of Miletus generally referred to as the Milesiaka (Μιλησιακά) or History of Miletus [1][2]. It survives only in fragments, which provide information on the city’s early history, myths, and the oracle at Didyma.

Significance Maeandrius served as an important source for later writers like Athenaeus and Strabo [1][2]. Strabo relied on him for Miletus’s foundation myths and the history of Didyma. His fragments are crucial for understanding Hellenistic local historiography (horography) and the preservation of Ionian regional traditions.

Sources 1. Perseus Digital Library (Tufts University): https://www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/text?doc=Perseus:text:1999.04.0062:entry=maeandrius-harpers 2. ToposText (Aikaterini Laskaridis Foundation): https://topostext.org/people/1440