Myron of Eleutherae (Μύρων ὁ Ἐλευθερεύς) was a Greek historian of the 5th century BCE, originating from the border town of Eleutherae. No further biographical details survive [1].

His sole known work is the Μεσσηνιακά (Messeniaka), a history of the Messenian Wars. The text is lost, preserved only in fragments and later references [1][2].

Myron is significant as an early source for the conflicts between Sparta and Messenia. His Messeniaka was consulted by later historians like Pausanias, who cites him for specific details while criticizing his inclusion of improbable narratives [1][2]. Through these citations, Myron contributed to the ancient historical tradition surrounding the Spartan state’s formative wars.

Sources 1. Perseus Digital Library, "Myron (2) of Priene" (Tufts University): http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/text?doc=Perseus%3Atext%3A1999.04.0104%3Aentry%3Dmyron-bio-2 2. ToposText, "Myron of Priene" (Aikaterini Laskaridis Foundation): https://topostext.org/people/1417