Life The compiler of the Collection of Musical Riddles (Ἀνώνυμος συλλογὴ αἰνιγμάτων μουσικῶν) is anonymous. The work dates to Late Antiquity, likely between the 4th and 6th centuries CE, a period marked by the systematization and transmission of Greek musical theory [1].

Works The sole extant work is the Collection of Musical Riddles (Συλλογὴ αἰνιγμάτων μουσικῶν). This treatise compiles technical problems concerning the principles of musical science [1].

Significance This collection is a minor but specific witness to the study of harmonics in late antiquity. It exemplifies a pedagogical genre dedicated to solving technical problems within the established framework of Greek music theory, demonstrating the continued engagement with specialized scientific knowledge during this period [1].

Sources 1. Perseus Digital Library (Tufts University): https://www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/text?doc=Perseus:text:1999.04.0057:entry=ai)ni/gma